At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders. This is a fully remote contractor position for Latin American individuals currently living in Latin America.
About our client
Is a US based full-service finance and accounting firm for startups and high growth companies. Our goal is to help clients become investor-grade businesses and to grow with confidence.
About our client
Our client is a U.S.-based finance and accounting firm supporting startups, mid-market, and high-growth companies. They provide CFO and accounting services with a combination of strategic thinking, Big Four-level rigor, and hands-on execution. Their goal is to help founders build investor-grade businesses with financial clarity, operational structure, and the support needed to grow confidently from startup stage through M&A.
Responsibilities
Code bank and credit card transactions daily in QBO, and NetSuite where applicable.
Reconcile bank, credit card, and payment processor statements, including Shopify, Amazon, PayPal, Stripe, and similar platforms.
Check client email accounts daily and sort, forward, and process items as needed.
Prepare the month-end close for assigned clients, including journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules for prepaids, fixed assets, and other accounts.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and clear reconciling items, with final review from an Accounting Manager or Senior Accounting Manager.
Manage accounts payable processing and bill payments using Bill.com or similar software.
Manage accounts receivable processing and aging reports, excluding collections.
Record payroll journal entries and related accruals, and support payroll processing in Gusto or similar software.
Assist with sales tax filings and reconciliations using Avalara or similar tools.
Assemble monthly accounting packages and weekly deliverables, including a first-pass review of trend and variance analysis for the balance sheet and P&L.
Support inventory reconciliations, including sub-ledger to GL reconciliations, for clients that carry inventory.
Communicate with clients on day-to-day accounting matters, while the Accounting Manager owns the overall client relationship.
Provide ad hoc reports or accounting details as requested.
Maintain clean files and organized document storage.
Participate in training and contribute to the internal team as a thought partner.
Qualifications
3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, with a strong track record as a staff accountant.
1+ year of experience in a multi-client, outsourced accounting, or consulting environment preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; Associate’s degree plus relevant experience will be considered.
Advanced QBO and Excel skills required; NetSuite experience is a plus.
Required experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
Bill.com and Gusto experience required.
Experience reconciling e-commerce and payment platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, PayPal, and Stripe is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with sales tax software such as Avalara or similar tools.
Solid understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles.
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain reconciling items.
Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to manage workload independently, flag issues early, and solve problems.
Team-oriented and client-centric, with a desire to grow into an Accounting Manager role.
Ability to prioritize effectively and manage time in a remote work environment.
Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems quickly.
Working Hours
From Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5 PM.
Perks - What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary in USD: $2,000-$3,000
Holidays.
Remote Work.
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