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Staff Accountant

Accountancy Placements Remote - South Africa Remote Full-time
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Our US-based client is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join their dynamic remote finance team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in multi-company general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close processes, cash applications, and comprehensive financial reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day general ledger transactions across multiple entities using QuickBooks.
  • Prepare accurate journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, and intercompany transactions.
  • Process customer payments and efficiently resolve unapplied cash, payment discrepancies, and deposit variances.
  • Perform comprehensive monthly bank, credit card, clearing, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support the month-end close process to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
  • Prepare balance sheets, Profit & Loss statements, variance analyses, and supporting financial schedules.
  • Maintain meticulous accounting records and organized supporting documentation.
  • Assist with audits, reporting, and other ad-hoc accounting requirements as directed by the CFO.
  • Proactively identify accounting errors, internal control gaps, and opportunities for process improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 to 4 years of full-cycle general ledger accounting experience.
  • Strong, hands-on QuickBooks expertise, preferably within a multi-company environment.
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP, accrual accounting principles, and account reconciliations.
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and the proven ability to consistently meet strict month-end deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Prior experience with deferred revenue, BILL, or external audits is considered a strong advantage.
  • Must be available and willing to work US business hours.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only qualified candidates who meet the criteria for this vacancy will be contacted.

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