Senior Accountant
Buenos Aires
Back Office – Administration /
Full Time /
Hybrid
Allata is a global consulting and technology services firm with offices in the US, India, and Argentina. We help organizations accelerate growth, drive innovation, and solve complex challenges by combining strategy, design, and advanced technology. Our expertise covers defining business vision, optimizing processes, and creating engaging digital experiences. We architect and modernize secure, scalable solutions using cloud platforms and top engineering practices.
Allata also empowers clients to unlock data value through analytics and visualization and leverages artificial intelligence to automate processes and enhance decision-making. Our agile, cross-functional teams work closely with clients, either integrating with their teams or providing independent guidance—to deliver measurable results and build lasting partnerships.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with accounting principles, and support business decision-making. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, familiarity with Argentinian financial regulations, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including management, HR, compliance, and external accounting firms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Accounting & Reporting:
- Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
- Manage the book keeping, payroll processing, weekly cash forecast, financial forecast preparation, etc
- Get involved in filings of VAT, Turnover tax, Withholding and income tax returns.
- Vendor management;register suppliers and verify their tax status
- Produce error-free accounting reports and present results to management.
- Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
- Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
- Prepare financial statements and budgets according to schedules.
- Assist with tax audits and returns.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Supportinternal and external audits to ensure compliance.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain strong internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.
General Ledger & Compliance:
- Manage general ledger functions, ensuring timely reconciliation and accuracy.
- Work closely with third-party accounting firmsand auditors.
- Provide technical support and advice to the Global finance team
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
- Participate in financial standards setting and forecasting.
- Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process.
- Plan, assign, and review staff work.
Collaboration & Business Support:
- Work closely with Management, HR, and Compliance teams.
- Collaborate with foreign clients and entities to ensure seamless financial operations.
- Provide insights into Argentinian company laws and tax regulations.
- Work with third-party accounting firms for compliance and audits.
Required Skills:
- Proven experience as a Accounting Supervisor, Chief Accountant, or Senior Accountant.
- Understanding of Argentinian company laws and financial regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and GAAP.
- Experience working with multi-entities and intercompany accounting
- Awareness of business trends and financial best practices.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting statements.
- Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close processes.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software, including Flexus and QuickBooks.
- Advanced MS Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly NetSuite.
- Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Aptitude for numbers and quantitative analysis.
Nice to have skills:
- Basic understanding of US financial laws and taxation.
