Posted 1 month ago
Senior Accountant
South AfricaRemoteFull-time
AI Summary
Senior Accountant responsible for tax compliance, financial reporting, collections, and strategic financial support within a fast-paced MSP environment.
About this role
Prime System is looking for a detail-driven Senior Accountant to join a growing Finance team within a fast-paced Managed IT Services (MSP) environment. This is a key role focused on tax compliance, financial reporting, collections, and strategic financial support.
You’ll work closely with leadership to ensure state & federal compliance, manage financial operations, and help drive smarter business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, file and maintain corporate income tax, payroll tax, and sales tax filings.
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries to the general ledger.
- Assist in the monthly and quarterly closing processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and validate financial information.
- Support the preparation of financial reports and ensure compliance with GAAP.
- Monitor and analyse account balances for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with internal audits and support external audit procedures.
- Identify process improvements and support the implementation of accounting best practices.
- Support internal IT budget planning, analysis, and forecasting to optimize technology spending and resource allocation.
- Oversee accounts receivable collections, including aging analysis, client follow-up, and resolution of outstanding invoices.
- Coordinate with insurance providers and regulatory agencies to maintain, file, and renew all necessary insurance registrations and compliance documentation.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
- Experience with QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, or similar platforms
- CPA, CMA, or EA preferred
Benefits
Completely remote
Skills
Account ReconciliationsAccounts Receivable CollectionsAging AnalysisBudget PlanningBudget Variance AnalysisCorporate Income TaxCost ControlERP SystemsExternal AuditsFinancial ControlsFinancial ReportingForecastingGAAPGAAP ComplianceGeneral LedgerInsurance ComplianceInternal AuditsJournal EntriesMonthly And Quarterly CloseNetSuitePayroll TaxQuickBooksRevenue RecognitionSales TaxTax FilingsXero