Asistente Contable – Full Cycle Accounting

About the role

We are looking for a disciplined and detail‑oriented Accounting Assistant to manage the full accounting cycle for our company in Panama. The role offers real responsibility over fiscal and labor obligations, providing a solid platform for professional growth in finance.

Key responsibilities

• Execute the complete accounting cycle: journal entries, reconciliations, adjustments, and monthly closing.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Calculate and process payroll, including CSS, SIPE and the thirteenth month.
• Compute and file ITBMS, Report 03 and Purchase Report with the DGI.
• Draft and manage employment contracts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and expense control.
• Digitally organize documents and maintain accounting backups.
• Support the accounting team with administrative tasks and DGI procedures.

Required profile

• Technical or Licentiate degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on accounting experience (not only data entry).
• Proven ability to handle the full accounting cycle, payroll, tax filings and contract management.
• Experience with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Peachtree/Sage or SAP.
• Strong English reading and writing skills.
• Advanced Excel skills (filters, validations, pivot tables).
• Preferable experience with OCR and document digitization tools.

Required skills

• Xero
• QuickBooks
• Peachtree/Sage
• SAP
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• OCR tools
• English (reading and writing)

What we offer

• Opportunities for learning and professional advancement.
• Supportive work environment with constant mentorship.
• Work schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am‑12:00 pm.
• Location: Costa del Este, Panama City.
• Initial salary of $800 per month.