Bookkeeper / Staff Accountant Location: Remote (South Africa or Latin America preferred) Compensation: USD 1,500 – 2,200 / month Industry: Financial Services Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours/week | Flexibility with U.S. time zones (EST preferred) About the Company A nimble and growing financial services firm run by two experienced partners. They have built and grown multiple companies in the past and have experience both as corporate CFO and private equity. This is their first remote hire, and they’re committed to building a long-term relationship with a reliable and professional team member. They’ve previously worked with outsourcing firms and are now looking for a more direct, high-quality hire. Mission & Impact This role is essential for supporting the business’s operations and growth by handling both daily bookkeeping functions and more advanced accounting responsibilities. The right candidate will ensure accurate financial records, contribute to month-end processes, and provide occasional client-facing support as needed. Key Responsibilities Perform bookkeeping and data entry tasks, including billing, invoicing, AP/AR Perform complex billing processes Assist with monthly accruals, journal entries, and month-end close processes Prepare question lists and communicate with clients Maintain accurate financial records and generate basic financial reports Join client meetings or support communications as needed Ensure adherence to best practices and accounting standards Must-Have Qualifications Strong written and spoken English; able to join client calls confidently Proven experience in bookkeeping or as a staff accountant and expertise in commonly used accounting systems Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Proficiency in accruals, journal entries, and month-end processes Experience working with small to mid-sized businesses (non-public accounting) Dedicated full-time availability; not open to side gigs or multiple job holders Nice-to-Have Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent qualification CPA or Chartered Accountant designation (junior level welcome) Experience with U.S.-based clients or familiarity with U.S. GAAP Expertise in Quickbooks Online KPIs / Success Metrics Timeliness and accuracy of data entry and bookkeeping and month-end close tasks Clear, professional communication in both internal and client interactions High responsiveness and reliability during work hours Ideal Candidate Profile A high-end bookkeeper or staff accountant seeking stable, full-time remote work Alternatively, a junior Chartered Accountant comfortable with both data entry and higher-level tasks. Open to someone who can grow into a manager over a 2-year timeframe Professional, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a growing team Based in South Africa (preferred for English proficiency) or Latin America (preferred for time zone overlap) Process & Timeline Initial screening call Technical interview with sample task Final interview with the business partner