Date: Jan 20, 2026
Location:
San Juan, PR
Company: Popular
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Accountant
General Description
The Accountant will support accounting staff by reviewing processes, providing training, and assisting supervisors with special reports and variance analyses. This role contributes to special projects such as system implementations, audits, new products, and regulatory initiatives. Responsibilities include resolving pending transactions, identifying required adjustments, recording journal entries, and maintaining internal procedures in compliance with organizational policies. The position also supports SOX and audit activities, ensures timely communication of issues affecting compliance, responds promptly to customer service needs, and collaborates with management to achieve departmental objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide support to accountants to complete their processes, including but not limited to provide training and coaching in the use of systems. Assist supervisors as reviewer of processes assigned to accountants.
Assist supervisors in preparing special reports requested by Management, other business units and/or by corporate comptroller eg. Prepare variance explanations for Income Statement and/or Condition Statement accounts.
Collaborates with management to achieve team objectives.
Provide support to management on assigned special projects, eg. systems implementation, business acquisitions, new products, audits, regulatory requirements, etc.
Investigate, analyze, and resolve pending transactions, payments, or claims. Identify and refer possible transactions reclassifications, adjustments, or corrections to the proper units. Implement action plans to resolve identified issues
Assist in the analysis of new products, new transactions for Popular Inc. and their subsidiaries, including Popular Bank (U.S).
Record journal entries.
Review and keep record of internal procedures according to the policies and procedures of the organization.
Assist in the analysis of new products, new transactions for Popular Inc. and their subsidiaries, including Popular Bank (U.S)
Maintain management inform of any situation that might affect the compliance with BPPR Policies and procedures.
Support controls activities by gathering, releasing, and/or providing requested data related to SOX Disclosure, Internal, External Audits, etc. in coordination with management develop action plan to correct deficiencies.
Promptly response to customer service requests to achieve high level of customer satisfaction. Identify areas of opportunities to improve our customer service, define action plans.
Collaborates with management to achieve team objectives.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of accounting principles
Knowledge of General Ledger complete accounting cycle, accounting entries, analysis of subsidiaries, assist in the preparation of financial and related reports.
Analytical ability to evaluate financial information.
Able to integrate and apply accounting knowledge to the analysis of operational and financial processes.
Able to prioritize, anticipate situations, to identify problems, analyze their causes and resolve them in a timely and accurate manner.
Able to work with minimal supervision and delivery dates, focused on achieving results through collaboration and teamwork.
Able to adapt to changes, learn new tasks and be able to work under pressure.
Customer Centric: skills to maintain good relationships with clients, anticipate their needs, present alternatives to solve situations.
Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish, both oral and written.
Systems Proficient. Skills in MS Windows (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point). SAP, S4H, etc.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Experience: At least two years of experience working in Accounting
Important:The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.
Our hybrid work model benefit applies to certain positions and is subject to changes based on the organizational needs.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not open to applicants who need visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship at this time.
ABOUT US
Popular is Puerto Rico's leading financial institution and have been evolving since it was founded over a century ago. From a small bank it has developed into a large corporation that offer a wide variety of services and financial solutions to our customers, with presence in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.
As employees, we are dedicated to making our customers dreams come true by offering financial solutions in each stage of their life. Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve; therefore, we value their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.
We reaffirm our commitment to always offer essential financial services and solutions for our customers and communities, including during emergency situations and/or natural disasters. Popular's employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of these important services even under such circumstances. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that Popular may require your services during and immediately after any such events.
If you have a disability or need more information about requesting an accommodation, please contact us atasesorialaboral@popular.com.This email inbox is monitored for such @types of requestsonly. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed exemptions or reasonable accommodations. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Are you ready for a rewarding career?
Popular is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets
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