Staff Accountant

Position: Staff Accountant

Location: Remote - Latam

Working hours: Full-time; starting between 7:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. EST

Overview:

• Handle daily bookkeeping tasks, including bank and payroll reconciliations.
• Perform critical matching of transactions, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Prepare and share financial reports, collaborating closely with senior accounting staff.
• Engage in the vouchering process for various grants, ensuring compliance with specific rules and maintaining comprehensive records.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily bank reconciliations and ensure accurate categorization and matching of transactions in QuickBooks.
• Prepare, review, and share financial reports, addressing any discrepancies or anomalies.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and maintain meticulous records in Canopy task software.
• Perform vouchering processes, including filling out Excel sheets with backup documentation, ensuring data accuracy, and staying within budget constraints.
• Communicate regularly with senior accountants, report progress on tasks, and address any issues or uncertainties promptly.
• Support critical financial functions by maintaining detailed records and verifying the accuracy of client-provided information.
• Adhere to client requirements and ensure timely submission of financial documentation.

Qualifications:

• Advanced level of English language with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2+ years’ experience with QuickBooks and Excel.
• High attention to detail and the ability to identify and rectify discrepancies independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to critically assess financial data.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Confidence to communicate openly about task progress and challenges.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, including Google Drive and Google Sheet