Accountant – International Accounting (Bilingual Spanish/English)

Location: Chicago, IL (Full-time, in-office)

About the Company:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing company that specializes in innovative, large-scale infrastructure and development projects. With a global presence and a collaborative work culture, this organization is dedicated to delivering impactful solutions while fostering professional growth and development for its team members.

Role Overview:
We are looking for a bilingual (Spanish/English) Accountant with expertise in construction and project accounting. This position involves managing financial data, working closely with international teams, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You'll play a key role in supporting operations, analyzing data, and improving financial processes for a diverse portfolio of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with international accounting teams to review and reconcile financial data.
• Map financial data to centralized systems while ensuring compliance with US accounting standards.
• Analyze monthly financial activity and manage funding for ongoing projects.
• Assist with audits and ensure timely submission of required information.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline accounting workflows.
• Maintain accurate reconciliations between financial systems and sub-systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support project lifecycle reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general ERP systems.
• Authorization to work in the US without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Skills:

• Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Experience with international accounting operations.
• Background in multi-entity organizations or public accounting.
• Familiarity with project-based industries such as construction or energy.
• Exceptional organizational and deadline management skills.
• Ability to perform variance and trend analysis effectively.

Benefits:
This role offers competitive compensation along with a full benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, performance bonuses, and more.