Job Title: Accountant - Chile

Location: Chile (Santiago Preferred)

Type of Contract: Independent Contractor - Full-Time Equivalent, Monthly Retainer

Salary Range: USD 1,850/month (negotiable based on experience)

Language Requirements: Fluent Spanish and professional-level English, written and spoken

Our client is seeking a skilled Accountant with strong Chilean accounting and tax compliance experience to support their portfolio of foreign-owned Chilean entities. You will play a key role in monthly bookkeeping, SII filings, statutory reporting, and client compliance. Your work will directly impact accurate, timely financial reporting and ongoing compliance with Chilean tax and accounting requirements.

Key Responsibilities
- Perform monthly bookkeeping and maintain accounting records in accordance with Chilean accounting standards and locally adopted IFRS.
- Prepare and file monthly SII tax obligations, including Formulario 29 (IVA, PPM, and withholdings) and Formulario 50 where applicable.
- Prepare annual income tax returns (Formulario 22)



and supporting Declaraciones Juradas.
- Maintain the Registro de Compras y Ventas and support DTE compliance, including electronic factura and boleta issuance.
- Prepare annual financial statements, monthly reporting packs, and supporting schedules for foreign parent reporting, including local-to-IFRS or US GAAP mapping where required.
- Reconcile payroll postings to the general ledger, coordinate Previred remittances with the payroll team, and manage withholding obligations for professional fees and non-resident payments.
- Respond to SII notifications, support information requests and audits, and communicate directly with international clients and referral partners in English regarding compliance requirements, filing status, and deliverables.

Must-Have Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting or Auditing (Contador Auditor or Contador Público) from an accredited Chilean university.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Chilean a

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