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Junior Accountant

South Africa
full_time
South Africa
$1,200-$1,600 monthly

Role Overview

As a Junior Accountant at Cas, you will be responsible for reconciling accounts, categorizing transactions, and preparing financial statements for a diverse portfolio of small businesses. This entry-level role requires you to maintain accurate financial records and communicate effectively with clients to ensure timely deliverables and address any discrepancies.

Perks & Benefits

This full-time remote position offers a competitive salary between $1,200 and $1,600, along with 15 days of paid time off and company-provided equipment. You will work within U.S. Eastern time zone hours and benefit from a supportive environment that emphasizes career growth through coaching and clear performance metrics.

Full Job Description

Location: South Africa (100% Remote)Employment Type: Full-time (exclusive commitment)Compensation: $1,200-$1,600 (commensurate with experience, scope & location)Time-zone alignment: 9am 5pm U.S. Eastern About the JobYou turn chaos into clean books. As a Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper with Cloud Accountant Staffing, you ll reconcile accounts, categorize transactions, clear discrepancies, and deliver tidy, decision-ready financials while keeping clients informed and unblocked. You ll grow range quickly by supporting a portfolio of small businesses across industries and tools, with clear playbooks and close coaching.About the RoleYou ll be the steady rhythm behind month-end calm : clean ledgers, on-time submissions, and crisp updates that clients actually understand. Expect real ownership daily check-ins, weekly 1:1s, clear KPIs and a supportive environment where SOPs, templates, and feedback loops help you get better fast. You bring the curiosity; we ll bring the playbook.What You ll DoBookkeeping & CloseCategorize transactions and reconcile bank, credit card, merchant, and loan accounts with airtight tie-outs.Post journal entries and adjustments to ensure accuracy and completeness (prepayments, accruals, reclasses).Maintain general ledger hygiene and keep financial records current across periods and entities.Prepare month-end submissions for review with clear notes on variances and outstanding items.Client Support & CommunicationAct as the primary point of contact for your assigned clients: answer questions, request documents, and unblock work through proactive, empathetic communication (written & verbal).Share plain-English summaries of what changed, what s pending, and what s next.Rhythm & ReportingDaily check-ins summarizing tasks completed, blockers, and questions; weekly 1:1s for goal progress.Hit portfolio-level KPIs (response times, quality scores, month-end & year-end delivery) with coaching and templates.What You ll BringBachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related disciplineAt least 2+ years of U.S. bookkeeping (or tax filing) experience with SMBs and at least 2+ years of direct customer communication (email/calls) supporting SMB clientsWorking knowledge of accounting principles, softwares, and modern cloud workflowsAttention to detail that borders on fussy (in the best way) and an ownership mentality you close loops.Coachability: low-ego, feedback-hungry, growth-oriented.Tool comfort: Google Workspace / Microsoft Office; bonus if you ve touched AP/AR or expense tools.English communication: clear, concise, and client-friendly.The Ideal CandidateYou love turning messy inputs into balanced, reconciled, and explainable outputs.You re predictive, not reactive you ask for what you need early and suggest simple fixes.You treat SOPs and checklists as living documents and you improve them after each win.You thrive on consistency (habits, templates, naming) and momentum (small wins daily).Compensation & PerksUSD monthly compensation, competitive to market, based on experience & location.Permanent WFH with company-provided equipment (laptop, monitor, accessories) and required specs15 days PTO annually + local public holidays in your country of residence.Exposure to diverse U.S. industries and modern bookkeeping stacks; tight feedback loops and documented methods.Contract Status & ExclusivityThis is a full-time role. Exclusivity is required no part-time or freelance work once hired.Equipment & Tools (Minimums)To ensure a smooth and productive remote work experience, candidates should have access to reliable equipment and a stable internet connection:Laptop: Mac (M1 / 128GB SSD) or Windows (Intel i7-12th/13th gen, 8GB+ RAM, NVMe 128GB+, Windows 11 Pro).Peripherals: External monitor, headset, privacy screen.Internet: 75 100 Mbps stable connection.Success Metrics (You ll be supported to hit these)Portfolio churn: <3% monthly; Portfolio size: up to 75 (ramping) 75+ (ramped).Month-end submissions: e50% of portfolio submitted each month;Quality review score: e75% (ramping) e85% (ramped).24h message response rate: e98%; Message/Call quality: e80% (ramping) e85% (ramped).Year-end financial package delivery: e80% by deadline.How We WorkQuality-first: predictable close calendars, review notes, and neat folders every time.Security: MFA, least-privilege access, and secure file-sharing are non-negotiable.Collaboration: Slack/Zoom check-ins, shared task boards, and fast feedback.Application ProcessApplication & PrescreeningSkills & Aptitude AssessmentProfile and Pre-interview PreparationClient InterviewEmployment Offer and OnboardingReady to take the next step? Your next big career move starts here!Click below to send your application and begin your journey with CAS:

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