# Accountant for a Manufacturing Company in Puerto Rico

**Company:** [OnlyExperts](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/5knQm9Zoi5qabevRigMfWT.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

### Accounting & Finance Lead (Act 60 — Manufacturing)

**Location:** Fully Remote  
**Type:** Full-time

### About the Role

Our client is are a small, growing business in Puerto Rico preparing to operate under an **Act 60 manufacturing tax decree**. We’re seeking an Accounting & Finance professional who has **hands-on experience supporting a company that has successfully leveraged Act 60 (formerly Acts 20/22/73) incentives**—ideally in a manufacturing environment. You will build and run our day‑to‑day finance operations while owning all compliance and reporting needed to maintain our tax decree benefits.

### What You’ll Do

**Act 60 Strategy, Compliance & Reporting**

-   Set up and maintain accounting and record‑keeping frameworks that align with our **Act 60 manufacturing decree** requirements.
-   Prepare and file **annual compliance deliverables** and supporting documentation; coordinate with **DDEC**, **Hacienda/SURI**, **Municipal Patente** authorities, and **CRIM** as needed.
-   Track and document eligible activities, jobs, investments, and expenditures to **support audits and incentive renewals**.
-   Serve as the internal point of contact with outside tax advisors, legal counsel, and auditors.

**Core Accounting & Close**

-   Own the **monthly close** (GL, accruals, reconciliations, journal entries) and deliver timely financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
-   Manage **AP/AR**, vendor onboarding, payment runs, and collections.
-   Implement and oversee **inventory, COGS, and manufacturing cost accounting** (standard costing, variances, BOMs, work‑in‑process, inventory valuation).
-   Build and enforce accounting policies and internal controls consistent with **US GAAP**.

**Tax, Payroll & Filings**

-   Coordinate **Puerto Rico tax** filings and payments (corporate income tax, informative returns/480 series where applicable, sales & use tax/IVU, municipal license tax, property tax), working with external advisors where needed.
-   Oversee **payroll** processing and ensure compliance with PR requirements relevant to our decree (e.g., headcount thresholds, eligible positions).

**Planning, Analysis & Cash**

-   Create **budgets/forecasts**, track performance, and provide **variance analysis** with actionable insights.
-   Build a **13‑week cash forecast**; monitor runway, credit lines, and covenant compliance.
-   Model the **financial impact of Act 60 incentives** and identify opportunities to maximize benefits within the program’s rules.

**Systems & Scale**

-   Evaluate, implement, and optimize our **accounting system** (e.g., QuickBooks Online/Xero or light ERP) and ensure clean integrations with banking, payroll, and manufacturing systems.
-   Establish scalable workflows, checklists, and dashboards to support growth and audits.

### What You’ll Bring

**Required**

-   **5+ years** progressive accounting/finance experience, including **manufacturing** or product‑based businesses.
-   **Direct experience** supporting a company under **Act 60** (or prior PR incentive regimes) with demonstrated involvement in **compliance, reporting, and agency coordination**.
-   Strong command of **US GAAP**, monthly close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
-   Working knowledge of **Puerto Rico tax and compliance infrastructure** (DDEC, Hacienda/**SURI**, Municipal **Patente**, **CRIM**).
-   Hands‑on with **inventory/cost accounting** in a manufacturing context.
-   Advanced **Excel/Google Sheets**; comfortable with accounting systems (QBO/Xero/ERP).
-   **Bilingual (Spanish/English)**—professional proficiency required.
-   High ownership, discretion, and the ability to operate in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

**Nice to Have**

-   **CPA** (PR or US) or equivalent professional certification.
-   Experience implementing or optimizing **ERP/MRP** for manufacturing (e.g., NetSuite, Odoo, SAP Business One, Microsoft Business Central).
-   Prior involvement in **incentive audits** and annual Act 60 reporting packages.
-   Experience with **costing methodologies** (standard costing, ABC), and manufacturing KPIs.
-   Familiarity with **grant/incentive tracking** and documentation best practices.