07 mar
Higher Options
Colombia
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Job Title: Senior Accountant – Remote | Dynamic Small Business Support
Location: Fully Remote
Compensation: $1600 - $2000 USD based on experience
Overview
Higher Options is seeking a candidate to help oversee the financial/accounting operations of four distinctive Texas-based brands and market leader, each contributing a unique flair to the events and catering industry.
This role reports to the founders and at times works directly with other members of the businesses. The ideal candidate is adept at keeping track of multiple simultaneous priorities, communicating proactively with each player, capable of having fun while maintaining a high standard of accountability,
and being proactive to the needs of the founders. We are seeking a candidate with long-term potential who will feel comfortable growing with us, and who not only ensures flawless execution but enhances each interaction with thoughtfulness and a sense of purpose. We are a small, tightly knit team that enjoys good food & values good people.
Location
Their office, kitchen, and warehouse are located in Austin, Texas. This role works remotely and is available for video meetings & calls. As such, reliable internet & a computer is required.
Schedule
Full-time, averages 40 hours per week. Most of this role falls during office hours, generally between 9 or 10 am to 5 or 6 pm Monday-Friday, Central Standard Time, with the remaining fluctuating with seasonal demand; some weeks will be higher, and flex hours on slower weeks account for this. Night and weekend availability is not required. Flexibility can sometimes be offered, but the schedule will be highly based on the seasonality of the businesses & needs. Communication on schedule with the founders will be key.
Compensation
Base salary of $1600-2000/mo. commensurate with experience.
Day-to-Day Ownership
The day-to-day will reflect current events and ongoing priorities, but can generally be designated within and held accountable to the following:
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare, review, and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all four companies. Analyze financial data to provide actionable insights and ensure accuracy across entities.
- General Ledger Management: Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger for each company, ensuring proper classification of transactions, timely reconciliations, and adherence to accounting standards.
- Intercompany Transactions & Reconciliations: Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring proper documentation and alignment across all entities.
- Management of Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee the accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payment and receipt of funds, proper vendor management, and accurate reconciliation of outstanding balances.
- Month-End & Year-End Close: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes for all companies, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Inventory & Cost Accounting: Oversee the accounting for inventory and related cost of goods sold (COGS), ensuring proper valuation, inventory reconciliations, and cost analysis.
- Fixed Asset Management: Manage and maintain records for fixed assets, ensuring proper depreciation schedules, asset classifications, and compliance with tax and accounting standards.
- Tax Compliance/Reporting & Audit: Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns (corporate,
sales, VAT/GST, etc.) for all entities, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations. Coordinate with external tax advisors for tax planning and strategy. Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate audits and resolve any issues that arise.
- Cash Flow & Budgeting: Monitor cash flow and assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasting, and financial planning for each company.
- Payroll Processing & Oversight: Oversee and ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all four companies, managing varying pay schedules (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) and handling employee classifications (full-time, part-time, contractors, etc.). This includes monitoring/pulling time logs in Nowsta, attendance, and leave balances (sick, vacation, etc.), ensuring that all payroll calculations are accurate.
Making sure payroll reports are pulled from Nowsta in advance of bi-weekly payroll -- once those reports are approved; running payroll in a timely manner (by 1pm on Wednesday for Ocaso; 1pm on the Thursday before payday for all other companies). Working with senior management on when off-cycle payrolls need to happen (bonuses, commissions, payroll errors etc). The role also involves troubleshooting any issues with payroll software, ensuring it’s updated and functioning properly, and overseeing the processing of multi-entity payrolls. Additionally, ensure proper handling of shared employees or contractors across the companies, allocating payroll costs accordingly while maintaining clear and accurate records for each company.
- Payroll Tax Compliance:
Ensure compliance with all payroll-related tax obligations by accurately calculating and withholding federal, state, and local taxes for all employees across the four companies. Oversee the timely and correct filing of quarterly and annual tax returns, such as 941s, 940s, and W-2s, while ensuring that all necessary tax payments are made on time. Additionally, manage the processing and distribution of W-2 forms for employees and 1099 forms for contractors, ensuring proper tax reporting for each company. Stay current on relevant payroll tax laws across jurisdictions to mitigate any risk of non-compliance.
- Intercompany Payroll Reconciliation: Ensure the accurate allocation of payroll costs across the four companies, particularly for shared employees or contractors. Manage intercompany transactions related to payroll, ensuring proper cost-sharing and reporting between entities.
This includes generating consolidated payroll reports that break down each company’s payroll while maintaining clear records of any cross-company payroll-related expenses or adjustments.
- Internal Controls & Risk Management: Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure financial accuracy, and mitigate risks related to financial operations. Identify and address any control weaknesses across the entities.
- Ad-Hoc Financial Projects: Lead or participate in special financial projects or initiatives, such as mergers/acquisitions, financial system integrations, or process optimization, to support the growth of the companies.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and automation in accounting processes.
- Standard Operating Procedures: Develop,
document, and refine SOPs to create consistency and uphold quality standards across tasks.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with senior management, finance teams, and other departments across the related companies to support strategic decision-making and financial management.
What We Offer
- Flexible work-from-home schedule
- Colombian holidays (except for major events)
- Long-term stability with market leader
- Bonus days for paid time off
- Superb experience in the US market
Outcomes
A successful candidate in this role embodies the following:
- You understand the high standards we have in the details.
- You take a proactive approach to personal and professional tasks, including creative support, organizational management and social media enhancement.
- You drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.
- You hold confidentiality to a high degree and understand the professionalism needed in managing personal information.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent preferred).
- 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role managing multiple entities.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience with multi-entity financial reporting and consolidation.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities across multiple companies.
- Technical proficiency - skilled in Quickbooks Online, all Google Suite programs, Asana, and communication platforms (Slack, Loom).
- Exceptional organization, communication, and interpersonal skills; a knack for keeping multiple tasks in mind, properly and consistently ensuring that key messages cascade across the team and our client base, and that delegation flows smoothly, is essential.
- High-Level, Professional Experience: Prior experience in a fast-paced, American or American-aligned company setting is highly valued.
The responsibilities and duties listed above are intended to communicate general priorities for this position, but should not be understood as an exhaustive list of all job requirements to be completed through the duration of employment.
What to Expect After Applying
- Higher Options recruiting process comprises of a quick job behavior assessment, a few qualifying emails, a video to assess English verbal communication skills, and an interview. If we feel you are in the top 5% of candidates, we will refer you to the client. This is a long-term critical role for the client, so we will be judicious. Their process is abbreviated because of our due diligence but will still comprise 1-2 more interviews due to the nature of this role.
Job Terms Summary
- Full-Time Position: 40 hours/week
- Compensation: $1600 - $2000 USD
- Benefits: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Opportunities for Advancement: Grow with these companies and advance in your career
- Contract Type: Obra/Labor (The employee is responsible for their own social security and pension payments)
We expect to make a hire by 3/15/2025.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Accounting/Auditing
- Industries: Events Services and Hospitality
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