At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world’s most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.

Our people-centered, “People First” culture and “One Firm-Firm” motto promote integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities.  Gensler’s vision is to “Create a Better World through the Power of Design,” and we do that through our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.

Your Role

The Junior Accountant will support global accounting in Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia and Dominican Republic including local books accounting, standalone audits and processes.

What You Will Do

Costa Rica

Preparation of files to upload accounts payable data into the accounting system, in both local and foreign currency

Posting supplier payments in the accounting system

Posting customer payments in the accounting system

Performing bank reconciliations for accounts in both local and foreign currency

Monthly preparation of recurring journal entries

Importing employee travel expense information in the accounting system

Processing employee expense reimbursements and reconciling the employee advances account

Importing corporate credit card (P-Card) transactions into the accounting system

Posting payments for expenses made with corporate credit cards

Recording intercompany transactions in the accounting system

Monthly update of the fixed assets subsidiary leger

Prepare required information for the annual operations report to be submitted to Procomer

LATAM

Monthly preparation of intercompany invoices

Every month collect supporting documentation for intercompany invoices to send to external accountants.

Monthly reconciliation of sales recorded in local books versus the information recorded in Vision

Monthly reconciliation of accounting records in local books with the information in Vision. 

Support in the preparation of information requested by external auditors, special regime auditors (e.g., Procomer in Costa Rica), and tax administration audits. 

Support month/quarter/year-end activities

Support tax team for tax and regulatory reporting 

Communicate effectively and on a regular basis with finance staff throughout the firm in a support capacity 

Your Qualifications 

B.A. or B.S. Degree in Finance/Accounting 

1-3 years accounting experience 

Basic knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and/or other regulatory frameworks 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office required and Deltek Vision software a plus 

Knowledge of SAP Business One is a plus 

Knowledge of tax regulations 

English intermediate preferred 

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills 

Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Understanding of and appreciation for world cultures 

Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment, and produce accurate and timely deliverables

Excellent organization and documentation skills 

Team player

Results driven and detail oriented 

Life at Gensler 

Gensler is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people’s lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.