Accounting Assistant

Who we are

Our Mission is to inspire authentic and meaningful connections.
Selina was born out of a desire to celebrate the nomadic lifestyle: to experience our planet''s most beautiful places, to build community, to engage with locals and fellow travelers, to work and enjoy new adventures.

What the role is

Accounting Assistant will help with the works in collaboration with the Location. This position will report directly to the Head of the department and will help to keep updated the developments and initiatives for the team agenda under its responsibility.

What you will be doing

• Review, Analyze and record each invoice and expense report by Line into the system.
• Prepare all the reconciliation of each bank account assigned in a monthly basis.
• Responsible for the correct review and accounting codification of the Invoices
• Control of the fix expenses by month such as, Water, Gas, Electricity, Cable, office supplies, Local taxes (Municipality) etc.
• Prepare and analyze the provision of the invoices that need to be sent to Corporate Accounts Payable for the end of the month
• Responsible for the coordination and presentation of end of month reports for the corporate office.
• Responsible for tracking expenses vs budget variances and report them to the Location manager and the accounting office.
• Responsible for reconciling the Ledgers with the Balance Sheet.
• Prepare and analyze the accrual of expenses for the end of month.
• Prepare monthly purchases report for the countries as requested
• Cash Flow Management.
• Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Assist with other projects as needed
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

• 2+ years of General Accounting
• High school diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred
• Must have strong work ethics
• Must be well organized and a self-starter
• Must be able to follow standard filing procedures
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Proficient in Excel, Powerpoint and Word
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
• Ability to speak and write Spanish fluently. English at a basic level.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus
• No dress code
• Pet-friendly (as long as your pet is friendly)
• Multiple online training opportunities
• Cultural events and wellness activities at Locations. Volunteering with Selina Gives Back; because sharing is caring
• Huge Selina experience discounts on your stay, food & fun for you AND your friends & family (you can expect to become even more popular among your friends)
• Have your birthday off
• Amazing referral program with cash and global holiday packages; we know you hang out with other great people
• Extra country-specific benefits; we can tell you more during the application process