Staff Accountant

About the Role:
Our client is hiring a Staff Accountant to support core finance operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close processes. This role is fully remote and ideal for someone based in Latin America with 2+ years of accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and fluency in English (C1+). You’ll work directly with a U.S.-based finance team, helping maintain financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Expense Management

• Review and process employee expense reports in line with company policy and IRS rules

• Audit submissions for accuracy, proper GL coding, and required receipts

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring approvals and timely payment

Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, etc.)

• Reconcile key asset and liability accounts

• Maintain fixed asset and prepaid schedules

• Support the finance team with month-end closing tasks

Accounts Receivable

• Generate and send client invoices using Xero

• Track and follow up on outstanding payments

• Reconcile customer payments and accounts

• Resolve billing questions with clients professionally

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 2+ years in accounting or finance roles

• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting procedures

• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or similar

• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups)

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• English fluency (C1+), both written and spoken

• Based in Latin America and comfortable working U.S. business hours

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward CPA

• Experience in construction, consulting, or technology services

• Familiarity with project-based accounting or billing systems

Compensation & Logistics

• Full-time, remote role based in Latin America

• Time zone alignment with U.S. (CST/EST)

• Competitive USD-based compensation (exact amount shared during interview process)

• Flexible PTO and remote work culture

• Growth opportunities within a fast-scaling team

Company Overview
Founded in 2015, our client is a remote-first construction technology consultancy helping enterprise clients optimize systems and data. Their clients include universities, hospitals, data centers, and real estate developers. They've been recognized by Great Place to Work, Inc.'s Best Workplaces list (3x), and the AYA Award for promoting inclusion in tech. They foster a high-performance yet supportive culture where your voice matters.

Job description created by latamcent.com, a nearshore staffing agency.