Accounting Associate

LatAm-based candidates are welcome to apply.Candidates located outside the United States will be engaged under an independent contractor agreement. You will be responsible for managing your own social security and taxes in accordance with the regulations of your home country. Please take this into consideration before applying.About UJVWho Are We?Planning and managing a 5-star vacation from scratch requires expertise, cleverness, and a genuine passion for detail. That's what UJV is all about. UJV is a service-driven team of experts that work behind the scenes, engineering luxury travel experiences for advisors globally, so they can grow their business and fully satisfy their exclusive clients.We are the luxury travel advisor’s right hand. How?UJV is a team of travel experts that advises and supports luxury travel advisors worldwide.We work behind the scenes as allies of top luxury travel advisors, to offer a 5 Star experience for their clients.We offer travel advisors the knowledge and tools needed to grow their business and better serve their exclusive clients.We offer an experience-centered service based on passion, expertise, integrity and attention to detail.We are willing to do the hard work in order to see our clients shine.Role MissionWe’re looking for a detail-driven Accounting Associate to support our Finance team across Accounts Payable, commissions, reconciliations, and vendor payments. This role requires sharp problem-solving, consistency, and the ability to manage high transaction volumes with accuracy and ownership.Experience in the travel industry is a plus, but not required, what matters most is your ability to learn quickly, stay organized, and keep our financial operations running smoothly.What You’ll DoCore AP & Payment ProcessingManage vendor payments, credit card transactions, and bank reconciliations.Process and reconcile high-volume AP transactions with accuracy and speed.Support Africa/TDA payment cycles: review proformas, schedule payments, and coordinate with agents and vendors.Process vendor statement payments, close payments in TRAMS, request credit card links, and schedule wire payments in Brex.Assist with Cheli & Peacock payment coordination and communication.Commission ManagementProcess commission payments to travel agencies and record them accurately in TRAMS.Track and collect commissions from vendors, including outreach via email/phone and managing ONYX portal submissions.Record incoming commission payments, resolve discrepancies, obtain proof of payment, and ensure proper TRAMS posting.Analyze and resolve commission or income discrepancy questions from Sales Agents and CSAs before period close.Reconciliation & System MaintenanceManage sync errors between ADMIN and TRAMS, including creating/updating Vendors, Clients, Users, and Interface IDs.Reconcile GL discrepancies — receipts, deposits, coding inconsistencies, and other mismatches.Maintain clean, accurate pipelines and ensure reconciliation deadlines are met each month.Support audits, reporting, and month-end close activities.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Reservations, Quality Control, Sales, and Operations to validate payment or commission details.Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies while ensuring compliance with internal policies.What You Bring2+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting support, or AR/AP.Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations and high-volume financial transactions.Strong understanding of GL reconciliations, payment processing, or commission workflows.Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.Comfort working in a fast-paced, case-by-case environment.(Nice to have) Experience with TRAMS, ADMIN, Brex, or travel-industry financial systems.Why Join UsYou’ll be part of a global, service-driven business where your work has a direct impact. We value ownership, accuracy, and adaptability. And we’re excited to welcome someone who can grow with us as we scale.