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Rekluti

2d • Remote

About The Position

Rekluti, a talent consultancy specializing in technology in LATAM, is seeking a freelance, part-time Public Accountant to support large-scale software projects for international clients. The position is 100% remote, with a fixed monthly allocation. The accountant will manage accounting and tax operations in Costa Rica and report directly to the financial headquarters in Ecuador.

The role is responsible for the accuracy of financial statements, smooth invoicing, and operational alignment of local systems with the company’s global platform. It includes monthly close, local and intercompany tax compliance, accounting-system integration or migration, and coordination with regional accounting and purchasing teams.

Requirements

• Be a licensed or registered Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with current legal authorization to sign financial statements in Costa Rica.
• Have at least 3 to 4 years of verifiable experience in general accounting and taxation roles in services or technology businesses, such as software, consulting, or intangibles.
• Have thorough knowledge of Costa Rican tax legislation, recurring tax obligations, and electronic invoicing regulations.
• Have solid knowledge of intercompany transactions, international double-taxation treaties, multi-currency conversion, and exchange-rate treatment.
• Have practical experience operating or implementing accounting systems and ERPs.
• Demonstrate proactivity and autonomy in managing priorities, anticipating deadlines and internal audit needs, and proposing concrete solutions.
• Communicate clearly, promptly, and with urgency with regional finance leaders, providing visibility into critical deliverables.
• Adapt to dual accounting frameworks, regulations across multiple LATAM jurisdictions, and dynamic environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with QuickBooks, SAP, or local accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the monthly accounting close, delivering timely, standardized financial information consolidated in U.S. dollars to headquarters in Ecuador.
• Independently manage compliance with local Costa Rican and intercompany tax obligations, applying international treaty provisions and foreign-exchange differences.
• Evaluate, propose, and facilitate integration or migration of the local chart of accounts and accounting records to the corporate system, QuickBooks, to improve data traceability.
• Coordinate with regional accounting and purchasing teams to ensure prompt responses, support invoicing, and resolve issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed