Accountant - Remote Opportunity

**ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS**

As part of our expansion plans as a growing, global organization, Costa Rica was chosen to open a Shared Services Center, which started operations in December 2020. While our Costa Rica business office is based in the beautiful and sunny province of Heredia, at a convenient We Work building with wonderful co-working space, most of our global team members in Costa Rica are able to work exclusively from home.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

UA (Uniform Advantage) Brands is hiring a data-driven, analytical Accountant to join the team

The accountant’s primary purpose is to provide accounting services, financial analysis, and the preparation of financial statements and other management reports.

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**
- Prepare and reconcile general ledger entries, subsidiary records, and schedules, includes coordinating and performing period end closings; managing month-end and year-end cut off accounting issues.
- Reconcile bank accounts and credit card accounts.
- Compile and prepare reports and records required by organizations other than management. Examples include accounting and reporting for operating leases, property taxes and business licenses.
- Review and process expense reports through Concur.
- Compile internal analyses and reports for management.
- Other business and accounting duties as encountered and according to business needs.

**WHAT YOU’LL BRING**
- Solid knowledge of MS Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Microsoft Dynamics AX system experience a plus
- Prior experience working on US accounting processes
- Retail Pro - Retail Management System
- Concur - Expense Management Software
- Business Objects - Business Intelligence software
- Experience with enterprise-level ERP system
- Ability to work under time constraints and establish, coordinate, and meet departmental deadlines
- Detail-oriented, professional attitude, reliable
- Ability to work independently on multiple projects to meet designated deadlines required
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Confidentiality and discretion required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required; fluency in English and Spanish is a must.
- Three to five years of experience related general ledger accounting experience
- Ecommerce or retail experience is a plus
- Tax return preparation and knowledge
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting

***WHERE YOU’LL WORK**

**REMOTE** **- Work from Home**

Have workplace flexibility - you’ll work exclusively from the comfort of your home with no commute Remote employees are expected to be online and available during the core business hours for their team. Company computer equipment provided for business use.

**PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO**

UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits that addresses both your health and financial needs.
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program - self-care and support for life’s everyday challenges
- Continuous remote work
- Paid vacations
- Holiday Pay
- Social Security coverage (CCSS)
- Workers Insurance coverage (INS)
- Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
- Regular Recognition, Social Activities and Events - Mandatory Fun

***UA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUITY EMPLOYER**

As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.