Accountant Senior

**About Us**

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today

If you are a **Senior Accountant**looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you Based in our **Santiago, Chile**location, you will be a fundamental part of our Finance department, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of our accounting operations. You will support the Controller by improving daily procedures and identifying internal control weaknesses. If you are a highly organized and analytical person with a strong understanding of Chilean accounting standards (IFRS) and a passion for continuous improvement, this is the role for you

**AS A SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, YOU WILL**:

- Oversee the accuracy and completeness of key balance sheet areas, including Inventory, Advances & Prepaids, Accounts Payable (supplier and intercompany), and accrued liabilities related to payroll and taxes.
- Prepare and/or review detailed monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Instruct and collaborate with the Shared Service Center on manual journal entries, providing necessary follow-up and analysis.
- Participate in all month-end closing processes and support the generation of financial reports.
- Support the Controller by identifying process improvements, standardization opportunities, and internal control weaknesses.
- Manage the tracking and payment of payroll-related obligations (taxes, ISAPREs, AFP) and the settlement of sales tax (IVA) and other related taxes.
- Contribute to logistics process improvements and assist with tracking financial requisitions and purchase orders.

**SCHEDULE**:This position follows standard business hours.

**REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS**:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Auditing (Contador Auditor), or a related field.
- **2 to 4 years of experience**in accounting roles, ideally in medium-to-large companies or audit firms.
- Strong knowledge of Chilean accounting standards and IFRS.
- Good understanding of basic Chilean tax regulations (IVA, deferred taxes, etc. ).
- Proficiency in accounting ERP systems (e. g., SAP, Oracle, Softland, etc. ).
- Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Fluency in Spanish; professional proficiency in English is highly desirable.

**PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS**:

- Experience working with a Shared Service Center (SSC) environment.
- Experience in a multinational corporation.

**Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements**:This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in the office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration-first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in the office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

**About our Location**Our office is located in Santiago, the financial, cultural, and political capital of Chile.

**Our Commitment to Our People**

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity