STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Location: Remote | South Africa
Working Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, Flexible (40 hours/week). Standard work hours are 7am –1pm EST with flexibility for the remaining hours.
Salary: $1,500–$1,800 USD/month

Company Overview
We are a fast-growing remote accounting firm that provides high-quality bookkeeping and financial reporting services to small businesses. With a client-centric approach and a commitment to excellence, our team thrives on helping businesses stay financially organized and successful. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, supportive remote work environment that values attention to detail and proactive communication.

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to serve as a key leader within our organization and a trusted, client-facing representative of the firm. This role goes beyond traditional bookkeeping and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can think critically through complex issues, and enjoys helping lead and organize a growing team.

The Staff Accountant will:

Perform daily bookkeeping and data entry tasks in QuickBooks Online
Complete monthly financial statements accurately and on time
Manage journal entries and fixed asset schedules
Execute cleanup projects and bring historical books up to date
Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
Communicate directly with clients and team members to ensure accurate and timely deliverables
Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for all work performed
Adhere to deadlines and contribute to ongoing process improvements

Strong communication skills, leadership ability, and sound accounting judgment are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities
- Client-Facing & Reporting

Prepare, review, and present monthly financial statements and reporting packets to clients
Explain financial results clearly and confidently to non-accounting stakeholders
Respond to client questions and proactively identify areas of concern or improvement
Maintain strong client relationships through professional, timely communication

- Accounting Oversight

Prepare full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients
Ensure bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations are completed correctly and on time
Process journal entries, adjustments, and backup for supporting documentation
Ensure adherence to U.S. accounting standards and internal best practices

- Operational & Strategic Support

Assist with special projects, process improvements, and internal initiatives
Help organize and prioritize work across clients and the internal team
Support workflow management using tools such as Asana and SharePoint
Contribute to the ongoing development of systems and procedures as the firm grows

- Requirements

5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience with strong full-cycle knowledge
Advanced experience with QuickBooks Online (certification required)
Strong understanding of U.S. accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial statements
Proven experience in a client-facing role, presenting and explaining financials
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and thrive in a fast-growing environment
Comfort working remotely with reliable internet and professional workspace
Experience with Asana, SharePoint, or similar task/time management tools

Why Join us?

Direct impact on clients and internal operations
Flexible work structure with defined core hours
Collaborative, supportive remote team environment
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of U.S.-based small business clients
Clear opportunity for growth as the firm continues to scale

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