Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

Values Rooted in Purpose

We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Accountant to provide direct support to our Latin America operations across a wide range of tasks. This position requires a proactive individual capable of operating independently with sound judgment and minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will demonstrate agility in adapting to changing demands from various internal departments, ensuring consistently high-level performance.

Where you will make an impact

• LATAM Operations and Accounting Support Responsibilities
• Maintain a detailed understanding of Latin American operations across all departments to ensure efficient administrative execution and overall business performance.
• Provide support in the administration and day-to-day operations of LATAM accounting firms.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes for both U.S. and LATAM entities, including reconciliation of local books.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain and update fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Generate and review financial reports for accuracy
• Enter and maintain accounting data in SAP and manage intercompany billing.
• Act as liaison between in-country service providers and internal corporate teams.
• Audit employee expense reports to ensure compliance with company policy.
• Support internal and external audits; assist with payroll and tax-related processes.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends or irregularities
• Provide coverage for various LATAM accounting tasks during periods of employee absence.

What you will bring

• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in accounting and administrative operations, supporting both daily functions and month-end close processes.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments by independently managing diverse responsibilities and adapting swiftly to shifting priorities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong critical thinking skills that support accurate financial analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive approach and a sense of urgency in building collaborative relationships across departments and geographies.
• Demonstrated flexibility and reliability in providing cross-functional support to various business units and projects.
• Adept at juggling multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining precision and meeting deadlines consistently.
• Exceptional computer skills, including intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, SAP, and other business applications.

• Comprehensive health insurance reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Wellness benefits
• 17 workdays vacation
• Christmas bonus payout in June & December
• Thrive Flex Program that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
• 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
• Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups such as: Women in Technology, Pride and Go Green to name a few.
• Parental leave.
• Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team

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