Job Description

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Job Title: Remote Associate Staffing Accountant (100% Work From Home)

Location: Remote from Latin America Position Type: Full-time Salary$1,750 USD/month paid via Wise Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Central Time
Our Client: Our client is an employee-focused accounting and advisory firm that specializes in delivering high-quality Client Accounting Services (CAS) to small businesses and nonprofits. They combine modern cloud-based tools with practical, hands-on support so our clients can make better decisions and spend more time on their mission. As part of their team, you’ll work in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, clear processes, and proactive communication with clients.
The Associate Staff Accountant will support the Client Accounting Services (CAS) team by handling day-to-day transactional work for multiple small business and nonprofit clients. This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who wants broad exposure to real-world client books and modern cloud accounting systems.
Responsibilities:

• Record and code daily transactions (bank, credit card, payroll, other journals) to the correct general ledger accounts and classes based on firm and client coding rules.
• Assist with monthly account reconciliations, including bank, credit card, loan, intercompany, and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for key balance sheet accounts (prepaids, fixed assets, accrued expenses, deferred revenue, etc.).
• Support accounts payable processes: enter vendor bills, verify coding and approvals, maintain vendor records, schedule payments, and help monitor AP aging.
• Support accounts receivable processes: create and send invoices, apply customer payments, assist with collections follow-ups, and help monitor AR aging.
• Assist with payroll workflows: gather and validate time or pay data, upload files or entries to payroll systems, post payroll journal entries, and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
• Maintain organized electronic workpapers and documentation for all reconciliations and entries in accordance with firm standards.
• Help prepare standardized monthly financial reporting packages for review by senior staff (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow summaries, and selected analytics).
• Research and resolve basic variances or data issues under the direction of a Staff Accountant or CAS Manager, documenting findings and resolutions.
• Communicate professionally with internal team members (and occasionally clients) via email, chat, and video to clarify transaction details and open items.
• Contribute to process improvements by following checklists, suggesting refinements, and documenting repeatable steps in firm SOPs.

Qualifications, Skills and Key Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or in progress with relevant experience).
• 2-5 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a client accounting services environment (internships and part-time roles acceptable).
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits/credits and the structure of financial statements.
• Experience with cloud accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar) preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets, including basic formulas and data organization.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when coding transactions and performing reconciliations.
• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with checklists, documented procedures, and standardized workflows.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and openness to feedback, coaching, and learning new systems.
• High level of integrity and respect for client confidentiality.

Work Environment and Growth

• Collaborative, tech-forward firm focused on Client Accounting Services and fractional finance support.
• Training and mentorship from Staff Accountants and CAS leadership, with opportunities to grow into a Staff Accountant role over time.
• Exposure to multiple industries and clients, with increasing responsibility as skills and judgment develop.

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