Accountant – Entry-Level

Moffatt & Nichol, a global leader in complex waterfront infrastructure projects, is seeking an entry-level Accountant for our Bogotá office on an initial 6-month contract, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent role based on performance and commitment; strong English skills are required for international communication, and the role involves supporting the finance team in producing accurate and timely financial records.

About Moffatt & Nichol

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 design firm for Marine and Port Facilities in the United States and No. 7 internationally.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practise areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.

Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

General Ledger

• Prepare financial records for assigned countries as directed by the LATAM Accounting Manager.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled or cleared monthly.
• Perform and maintain general ledger account reconciliations.
• Compose miscellaneous journal entries.
• Reconcile and clear suspense accounts.
  
  

Reconciliation with Third Parties

• Reconcile M&N financials with local financial statements provided by outsourcing partners in each country.
• Ensure reconciliation items are resolved through necessary adjustments or reclassifications.
  
  

Other Duties

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. (Please note: This job posting is not designed to cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.)
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field required
• Experience: 1 year public or private accounting
• Proficiency in MS Office (emphasis on Excel and Word).
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal/written communication skills in English (C1 and above)
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
  
  

Physical demands

Sedentary role, however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

To Apply

Please submit an English-language resume. Applicants will be required to complete:

• An English proficiency assessment
• A financial assessment test to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above.
  
  

EEO Statement

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referral of all protected veterans for job openings.

Moffatt & Nichol is a drug-free workplace. As a government contractor, employment is contingent upon successfully passing a post offer background check in compliance with NIST 800-171. In addition, for our U.S. based positions, we use E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire.

If you need more information or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at (562) 590-6500 or TTY/TDD users please call 711.