Position : Accountant

Work Hours (Client) : Ability to overlap with EST

Pay Range : $1500 - $2500 USD/month (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : Uruguay or South Africa

Work Location : REMOTE

Type of Contract : Independent Contractor

Company/Client Overview:

We are a US-based family office seeking a Senior Accountant based in Montevideo, Uruguay to support the accounting and administrative operations of the family office. This is a foundational hire that will grow with the organization, reporting to a US-based Controller in Pittsburgh, PA - USA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Personal and household bill pay across multiple properties and accounts
Accounts payable — vendor setup, invoice processing, payment approvals, and recordkeeping
Bank reconciliations across multiple personal and entity accounts
Bookkeeping for multiple holding entities and personal accounts
Cash flow tracking and reporting
Document management and financial recordkeeping
Coordination with US-based Controller on reporting and workflow
Support annual tax prep by organizing financial records for US CPAs

Minimum Requirements:

Language requirement: Excellent English Communication Skills

Education: Bachelor's Degree (ideally)

Experience: 5-10+ years of related experience

5–10 years of accounting experience
Bilingual English/Spanish — strong written and spoken English required
Experience with US-based clients or a US/multinational employer strongly preferred
Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar; familiarity with Bill.com a plus
High attention to detail, discretion, and reliability
Able to work independently without close day-to-day supervision
Contador Público or equivalent credential preferred
Ideal candidates have Big 4 or mid-tier firm experience in Uruguay (KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, EY) serving international clients, or have previously supported a family office, private equity back office, or similar operation.

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