Staff Accountant
Podium
Accounting & Finance
Guatemala City, Guatemala
At Podium, we bring AI Employees to local businesses that turn every conversation into revenue. Trusted by 60,000+ businesses across Auto, Home Services, and Aesthetics, Podium captures and converts leads 24/7, driving both new business and repeat customers.
In under 24 months, we crossed $100M in AI Agent ARR, scaling 300% year-over-year. During this time, we’ve deployed 10,000 AI employees to empower real business outcomes for our customers. Podium is building what we believe will be the most impactful AI employee ecosystem for local business.
Podium has been recognized as the Best AI Implementation by Inc. Magazine, highlighted by OpenAI for building revenue-driving AI Agents, and awarded the #1 AI Agent for Business Operations by G2.
Our growth is fueled by hiring exceptional people, holding them to high standards, and creating opportunities for them to grow and make an impact. Our operating principles guide daily behavior and ensure we hire people who will thrive at Podium. If you're hungry for growth, aligned to our operating principles, and ready to get to work, you won't find a better place to learn and accelerate your career.
Why Podium
Podium is a leading technology platform helping local businesses grow by transforming how they communicate with customers, get paid, and manage their operations. As we continue to scale globally, maintaining strong financial accuracy and compliance is critical to our success.
As a Staff Accountant in our Guatemala City office, you will play a key role in ensuring local statutory compliance and financial integrity, while partnering closely with our US-based accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a global environment, gain exposure to multinational accounting practices, and directly impact the financial operations of a high-growth tech company.
Requirements
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CPA candidate preferred)
- 2+ years of accounting experience with direct exposure to Guatemalan tax regulations and SAT filings
- Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes
- Experience working with payroll, statutory deductions, and compliance processes
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of:
- IVA, ISR, and SAT compliance requirements
- Payroll regulations (IGSS, IRTRA, INTECAP)
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (QuickBooks, SAP, or similar)
- Familiarity with SAT digital platforms (FEL, DECLARAGUATE, BANGUAT) is a plus
- Exposure to US GAAP or multinational accounting environments is preferred
Core Competencies
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Clear communication in Spanish and English (written and verbal)
- Proactive problem-solving mindset
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-cultural, remote teams
What We Offer (Guatemala Office)
- Competitive salary
- Legal Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) + local holidays
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Exposure to a multinational, US-based finance organization
- Collaborative and high-performance work environment
- Modern office in Interamericas building Guatemala City
- Wellness initiatives and employee support programs