Senior Accountant
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
Senior Accountant
Employment Type:Full time independent contractorWork Model:Remote
Work Hours:US work hours(EDT/EST)
About the Role
Were hiring a Senior Accountantto take ownership of the full accounting function across multiple client engagements. This role is focused on building accurate reliable financials and driving a consistent weekly and monthly close process.
This is not a basic bookkeeping role. Were looking for someone who can operate independently manage multiple entities and ensure high-level accounting accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accounts payable and oversee bill pay processes
- Code and reconcile credit card transactions
- Perform bank and treasury reconciliations
- Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
- Post journal entries and manage accruals (payroll COGS subscriptions etc.)
- Handle prepaids and deferred revenue/expenses
- Execute weekly soft close and monthly hard close processes
- Prepare income statements and complete full balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensure proper classification across revenue COGS and operating expenses
Weekly Operating Cadence
- Monday (EST): Deliver weekly P&L cash report and highlight key risks/flags
- Tuesday Thursday: Transaction coding reconciliations and journal entries
- Friday: Bring books to 95% completion in preparation for weekly close
Required Qualifications
- 36 years of accounting experience
- Strong understanding of accrual accounting principles
- Proven experience owning or significantly contributing to a close process
- Experience managing multiple entities or clients simultaneously
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with U.S.-based companies
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and/or NetSuite
- Background in public accounting or a similarly structured environment
Screening Criteria (Must-Haves)
Only candidates who meet the following will be considered:
- Have owned or significantly contributed to a full close process
- Can independently perform balance sheet reconciliations
- Have a strong understanding of accrual accounting (not just cash basis)
- Can manage multiple clients/entities with minimal supervision
Not a fit for candidates who are primarily:
- AP/AR clerks
- Data entry or bookkeeping-only profiles
- Lacking close or reconciliation experience
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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