POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Temporary Senior Accountant will support payroll accounting, general ledger activities, month-end close, financial reporting, grant expense accounting, audit preparation, and process improvements. This position will work closely with the Controller, General Hub departments, and country finance teams to maintain accurate financial records, timely reporting, and strong internal controls.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:

Payroll Accounting

- Import payroll journal entries into the accounting system (NetSuite)
- Reconcile payroll activity, deductions, and related liability accounts.
- Investigate and resolve payroll accounting discrepancies.
- Serve as a finance contact for payroll accounting and reporting matters.
- Maintain internal controls over payroll accounting and general accounting processes.

General Ledger and Month-End Close

- Prepare and post journal entries into the accounting system (NetSuite).
- Complete general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Analyze and resolve accounting variances and unusual balances.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and properly supported financial records.
- Manage fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and vacation accruals.
- Record financial transactions using appropriate classifications, coding, and documentation.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

- Assist with monthly and annual financial statements preparation. (U.S. GAAP knowledge is preferred)
- Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts and income statement activity
- Support monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested.

Audit, Systems, and Process Support

- Support the preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for the annual external audit.
- Assist with maintaining and documenting accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Provide backup support for accounts payable, employee-expense reporting, and daily bank reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS,



KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- CPA or equivalent professional designation preferred.
- Bilingual English and Spanish proficiencyAt least five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP is preferred, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Experience with payroll accounting and payroll-related account reconciliations.
- Experience with nonprofit or grant-funded organizations preferred.
- NetSuite and ADP experience is preferred.
- Experience working in a multicurrency or international organization is beneficial.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Four-month temporary position
- Fully remote position based in Honduras, Peru or Guatemala
- Reliable internet connection required
- Ability to work outside regular business hours to collaborate with team members and stakeholders across multiple time zones.
- Candidates must be citizens of, or legally authorized to work in the country of residence.

Note: This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Water For People is committed to protecting children encountered during our work and by our employees,



preventing sexual abuse and exploitation of all individuals with a particular focus on women and children and other marginalized communities in the performance of our work, preventing human trafficking in the performance of our work and in our supply chain and to having a drug-free workplace. During the recruitment processes, additional documentation will be requested to comply with our policies and in accordance with the legal requirements in your country of residency, this includes a background check. If you apply for employment, we want you to be aware of our recruitment, selection and hiring processes including important policies regarding employee conduct.

Water For People is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to creating a culture of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace.

Water For

People strives to create and maintain a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of race, ethnicity, ancestry, tribal affiliation, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, disability, socioeconomic class, educational attainment, Parental status, genetic information, political affiliation or other social identities is critical to our ability to have a world where every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services.

Our commitment ensures that we:

- Have a different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
- Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating each other with dignity, respect, and appreciation enabling us to feel welcome, supported, and valued.
- Effectively connect, communicate, and build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders within our diverse communities.
- Have diversity of thought, perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and talents that will support our mission to develop high-quality drinking water and sanitation services are available to Everyone Forever.

📌 Temporary Senior Accountant (Perú)
🏢 WATER FOR PEOPLE
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