Junior Bookkeeping Assistant

About Valatam We’re Valatam, a team that connects bilingual professionals from Latin America with global clients. Our people are our pride, and we’re thrilled to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the 2025-2026 period, proof that great work starts with great people. About the Role This 100% remote Accounting Assistant role is ideal for organized, detail-oriented bilingual professionals supporting clients from Latin America. Key Responsibilities Update financial spreadsheets with daily transactions and prepare balance sheets. Track and reconcile bank statements. Create cost analysis reports (fixed and variable costs) and process tax payments. Support monthly payroll and keep organized records. Record accounts payable and accounts receivable. Process invoices and follow up with clients, suppliers, and partners as needed. Other similar or related tasks. Requirements Fluent English (C1/C2) and Spanish. 1 – 2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping assistance. Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Quiet home office, stable internet (≥ 10 Mbps down / 2 Mbps up), and backup connection. Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred. Benefits Our Core Values at Work We live by ACTION (get things done), CARE (help others and do things right), OUTSTANDING (operate at the highest standards), DEPENDABLE (own every commitment), and ENERGY (bring positivity every day). You’ll thrive here if these values resonate with you. What We Offer Hourly rate equivalent to USD $696 – $1,044/month (experience-based). Annual pay increments. Discretionary client bonuses (80 % of clients award year-end bonuses). 7 U.S. federal holidays + 4 paid PTO days. Monthly medical insurance stipend (after meeting eligibility criteria). Birthday / Anniversary bonuses + Gym / Wellness allowance. Unlimited online fitness classes + company events & Christmas celebrations. IMPORTANT We would like to inform you that during the first four months of employment, it is critical that candidates are available to work from the countries listed above and without any travel commitments. This is to ensure a smooth onboarding process and to allow new hires to fully focus on their roles and responsibilities. If you have a trip already planned within the next four months, we kindly request that you apply for our positions after returning from your trip. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to considering your application once you are available to commit to the role.