We’re hiring a Senior Accountant for our São Paulo office! We’re looking for an experienced professional with strong accounting knowledge, fluent in English, and with an analytical and collaborative mindset. This role involves month-end close, financial analysis, audit support, and process improvement. If you value a dynamic and inclusive work environment, we’d love to hear from you!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

Provides coaching and support to less experienced team members

Understands and is able to apply accounting principles and policies and stays up to date with changes

Prepares and reviews account reconciliations in month end closing process

Prepares complex journal entries for the monthly financial statement close

Analyzes revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis and report on variances

Proactively seeks additional responsibilities as existing workload is optimized and automated away

Supports, documents, monitors, and executes internal control

Assists with external audit requests

Coordinates accounting matters with other departments

Initiates, organizes, and leads team meetings, working sessions, and project-based check-ins

Responds to escalated and complex queries from various stakeholders, and advises on solutions

Prepares reports such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other documents that project the organization's financial position

Prepares monthly financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly financial statement close schedule

Analyzes accounting procedures, processes, and tasks, recommending and executing improvements with the aim of reducing redundancy, building efficiency, and increasing productivity, while ensuring compliance with company financial policies

Assists with completion of quarterly and annual regulatory filings

Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Relevant work experience

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs

Fluent in English (written and verbal)

Preferred:

Experience with Oracle Financials Cloud and other cloud-based Oracle solutions

Experience with MS Access and SQL

Experience with business process optimization in an accounting environment

CPA, CMA, or relevant professional certification (active or inactive, from any jurisdiction)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Accountability to protect organization's value by keeping information confidential

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives while taking accountability for work product

Ability to work within a team and liaise well across departments and functions

Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

Protect Yourself from Fraud: At C.H. Robinson, we prioritize candidate safety. You will never be asked to pay fees or share your personal financial details during our recruitment process.

Your Health, Wealth, and Self

Your total well-being is the foundation of our business. As you achieve, we succeed. We invest in your professional growth and development, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. Because we care about you, we offer the following competitive benefits:

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off to Volunteer in Your Community

Meal/Food Vouchers

Daycare Allowances

Child Birth Credit

Equal Opportunity Statement

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams.  We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.