Accountant

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position : Accountant

Work Hours (Client) : 9 to 5 EST (at least a 4 hours overlap with CST)

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

Location of Search : Preference for South Africa; open to Latin America or the Philippines with strong English proficiency

Work Location : REMOTE

Type of Contract : Independent Contractor

Company/Client Overview:

Were the financial partner you knew you needed but thought you couldnt afford. Numbers are our thing. Well help you not only feel comfortable talking about your businesss financial health but wanting to talk about it. Youll know how much money youre making and youll own it.

Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a skilled detail-oriented accountant to join a growing business. This is a hands-on client-focused role where youll not only manage day-to-day accounting tasks but also take ownership of month-end close processes help streamline operations and support multiple clients over time. You will play a key role in improving efficiency standardizing processes and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow with a founder take initiative and contribute to shaping accounting operations.

Lead and manage month-end close processes including:
- Preparing journal entries accruals and reconciliations.
- Ensuring all balance sheet and P&L accounts are accurate.
- Reviewing client financial statements for completeness and accuracy.
- Supporting internal reporting and analysis for business decision-making.
Manage accounts payable accounts receivable and general ledger transactions.
Ensure payroll data is accurately reflected in accounting records; handle related reporting tasks such as 401(k) contributions.
Assist with process improvement initiatives automation and implementation of best practices.
Help develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency scalability and consistency across client accounts.
Collaborate with clients to provide accurate financial information insights and recommendations.
Support multiple clients over time adapting to their specific accounting needs and reporting requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

Language requirement: Excellent English Communication Skills

Education: Bachelors Degree (ideally)

Experience: 5 years of related experience

Industry: preferably in a service-based or client-focused industry

5 years of relevant accounting experience preferably in a service-based or client-focused industry.
Strong understanding of month-end close processes and general accounting principles.
QuickBooks Online experience required
Familiarity with payroll systems like Gusto or ADP and experience with spend management tools such as Ramp or is advantageous
Experience with payroll reporting and reconciling payroll-related financial data.
Familiarity with process documentation SOP creation or accounting standardization is a plus.
Strong English communication skills; ability to interact effectively with U.S.-based clients.
Proactive self-starter attitude with a willingness to learn and implement improvements.
Prior experience in startups or multi-client environments is a bonus.

Position : AccountantWork Hours (Client) : 9 to 5 EST (at least a 4 hours overlap with CST)Pay Range : $1500 - $2500 USD/month(varies based on skill set and experience level)Location of Search : Preference for South Africa; open to Latin America or the Philippines with strong English proficiencyWo...