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Job Description
About PGLS
PGLS is a leading provider of Translation, Interpretation, and Language Training solutions in over 200 languages and regional varieties. Headquartered in the Washington D.C. area with team members spanning five continents, PGLS is a minority-owned company that provides unique, innovative and scalable solutions that advance the global missions of its partners.
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant will support the accounting department at our Nairobi office and our PGLS headquarters office in Arlington, VA. This candidate must have a good understanding of corporate accounting principles, GAAP and IFRS. You will maintain the general ledger. You will need to maintain spreadsheets and databases of valuable information. You will collaborate with our internal teams, assist in process improvements, and contribute to the overall success of PGLS. This position will be working closely with the Nairobi and US teams, and will be reporting to accounting leadership at corporate headquarters in Arlington, VA.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare and record balance sheet and income statement entries by compiling and analyzing account information
- Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies
- Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing trial balances, and reconciling entries
- Prepare monthly closing journal entries and maintain reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts
- Reconcile and process invoices, expense reimbursements, credit cards and bank transactions
- Summarize financial status by collecting information and prepare balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions into accounting system
- Perform various analysis on G/L accounts
- Ensures compliance with GAAP and IFRS principles
- Review and monitor accounts and financial records to discover discrepancies and errors
- Receive and verify expense reports; reconcile expense and other financial reports with account balances and other official records
- Assist in transitioning accounting from acquired businesses
- Analyze financial data and create reports for management, stakeholders and external parties, such as vendors or lenders.
- Assist with gathering and compiling information for the annual and quarterly budget, and re-forecasts, respectively
- Compile data and schedules required for reviews, audits and tax filings
- Provide support on ad-hoc projects and reporting requests
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline
- 3+ years of professional accounting experience
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central and Interpreter Intelligence is preferred
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, GAAP and IFRS
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient with accounting software and/or ability to adapt to unfamiliar accounting software
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy and ability to perform detailed audits and reconciliations is required
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Ability to work effectively as part of a distributed team
Benefits
PGLS has a wide variety of benefits, including health, pension, and a flexible work schedule.
*Location *
Onsite in Nairobi
Job Description
About PGLS
PGLS is a leading provider of Translation, Interpretation, and Language Training solutions in over 200 languages and regional varieties. Headquartered in the Washington D.C. area with team members spanning five continents, PGLS is a minority-owned company that provides unique, innovative and scalable solutions that advance the global missions of its partners.
Position Summary
The Billing Specialist will work closely with the Accounts Receivable Lead. The main duties of this position are to process third-party invoices accurately and promptly, as well as to generate other ad hoc invoices as needed. Additionally, this position oversees the processing of cash receipts, which involves applying payments to outstanding invoices, depositing checks remotely, and reconciling monthly accounts.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit invoices in a timely and accurate manner
- Review cash receipts daily, Research, document and resolve variances. For pending variances, devise an action plan to resolve them as soon as possible.
- Communicate issues with the Accounts Receivable Lead
- Review the Aging Accounts Receivable Reports and reconcile accounts using bank statements and remittance advices.
- Assist with developing policies and procedures for monitoring and reporting on payment processing for third-party payments and other miscellaneous open accounts receivable items.
- Ensure that entries relating to EFT/Income and check payments are posted properly in the GL.
- Research incoming payments as received. Resolve any unapplied cash items as soon as possible.
- Produce necessary documentation, reports and information requested for external audits, as well as for the AR accruals at the end of each month.
- Develop, implement and manage assigned projects and, or initiatives related to revenue to ensure accuracy and thoroughness, as well as compliance with GAAP, IFRS and PGLS policies.
- Follow up with customers on outstanding receipts.
- Assist the Accounts Receivable Lead as needed
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in accounting or business plus 1-2 years of experience preferred, 3-4 years of relevant experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to learn and operate multiple systems as needed and work in a team environment.
- Operate independently. Use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Possess the organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
- Ability to prioritize and problem solve and work independently.
- Prior accounting or third-party billing experience required.
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with proven billing skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central preferred
- Superb time management skills and detail orientation
Benefits
PGLS has a wide variety of benefits, including health, pension, and a flexible work schedule.
*Location *
Onsite in Nairobi
Job Description
About PGLS
PGLS is a leading provider of Translation, Interpretation, and Language Training solutions in over 200 languages and regional varieties. Headquartered in the Washington D.C. area with team members spanning five continents, PGLS is a minority-owned company that provides unique, innovative and scalable solutions that advance the global missions of its partners.
We are hiring a UI/UX Designer to help shape both the user experience of our core technology platform and the visual design of our go-to-market (GTM) materials. This is a dual-focus creative role that supports product development and brand growth across multiple channels.
Position Summary
As the UI/UX Designer, you'll report directly to the VP of Product & GTM Strategy and operate across two integrated tracks:
- Product Design: You'll create intuitive, accessible, and efficient interfaces for internal and client-facing tools including interpreter portals, scheduling systems, dashboards, and mobile experiences.
- GTM & Brand Design: You'll develop high-impact marketing and sales assets that support lead generation, brand awareness, and partner engagement across digital and print formats.
This role combines system-level UX thinking with hands-on graphic design, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working on both functional interfaces and creative brand storytelling.
Job Responsibilities
*Product UI/UX Design *
- Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups based on product specs and user stories
- Design user-friendly dashboards and workflows for interpreters, clients, and internal teams
- Apply best practices in accessibility (e.g., 508 compliance), responsive design, and multilingual UX
- Support product discovery and user testing sessions with interaction mockups
- Maintain a scalable design system to ensure speed and consistency across releases
*GTM & Graphic Design *
Develop branded visual assets for lead generation, brand campaigns, and sales support, including:
Brochures, one-pagers, whitepapers, and data sheets
- LinkedIn ads, carousel posts, and banners
Email templates and website visuals
Ensure visual consistency across GTM collateral, internal decks, presentations, and trade show graphics
- Help communicate value propositions across services (e.g., OPI, VRI, Translation, Localization, Training)
- Collaborate with marketing and growth teams to enhance digital campaign design
Requirements
- 5–8+ years of professional experience in design roles
- At least 3 years in UI/UX design for SaaS, B2B, or enterprise platforms
- At least 2 years in graphic design for marketing or sales teams
- Experience working in agile environments with product managers, engineers, and marketers
- Proven track record of owning design projects from concept to execution
Preferred Skills
- UI/UX Design: Strong command of user-centered design and prototyping using Figma
- Graphic Design: Ability to design for both print and digital formats with brand consistency
- Systems Thinking: Comfortable managing design across complex, multi-product environments
- Product Collaboration: Experienced working with product and engineering teams in agile sprints
- Marketing Sensibility: Understands how to build assets that support clear messaging and conversion
*Tools & Technologies *
- UI/UX: Figma, FigJam, Adobe XD
- Graphic Design: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Presentation & Web: PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva, Webflow (bonus)
- Project Management: Jira, Asana, or similar collaboration tools
Bonus Experience (Nice To Have)
- Experience in SaaS, healthcare tech, education platforms, or language services
- Understanding of localization/internationalization in design
- Familiarity with HTML/CSS and developer handoff workflows
- Exposure to CRM/marketing platforms (HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Mailchimp)
- Experience with branding or rebranding initiatives
- Designing for multilingual or cross-cultural user bases
Benefits
PGLS offers a wide range of benefits, including health coverage, pension, and a flexible work schedule.