Staff Accountant (External Client Services)

Contract Details:

• Contract Type: Independent Contractor Agreement
• Contract Duration: 6 - 12 months (client dependent)
• Time Zone Requirement: Overlap 4–6 working hours with U.S. time zones
• Locations: South Africa and Zimbabwe
• Fee range: This role offers a fee in the range of R25,000 - R35,000 per month depending on qualifications, relevant experience and assessed technical alignment with the role requirements. This is an independent contractor position, and total monthly earnings will vary depending on hours billed per month.

What We’re Looking For:

You are a proactive, dependable professional capable of managing multiple client engagements with precision. You maintain accuracy under pressure, are confident with QuickBooks, and value timely communication. Your responsibilities include execution of daily accounting functions, maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with financial report preparation under supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of bookkeeping and full-cycle accounting experience
• Intermediate to advanced QuickBooks proficiency
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and regulations
• Effective time management to meet tight deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail and customer service skills
• Proactive communication and issue escalation
• Strong learning agility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of US accounting standards (US GAAP)

Responsibilities (may vary by client):

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client contracts and service agreements.
• Responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts, with an emphasis on balance sheet items, to ensure accuracy and completeness during monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports in line with both internal and client expectations.
• Support the monthly and annual financial close process, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly.
• Track asset purchases and calculate monthly depreciation.
• Collaborate with operations and other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure financial transactions are recorded correctly.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in the preparation of sales tax, VAT returns, and other local statutory filings.
• Assist in preparing financial data for audits and external reviews.
• Maintain accounting records in compliance with industry standards and client-specific requirements.
• Handle client invoicing and ensure timely processing of payments.
• Support the ongoing development of internal controls, processes, and improvements in financial reporting systems.

Note:

• This description outlines the type and level of work performed and responsibilities held by team members. Duties are not exhaustive or specific to any individual.
• Eligibility to work in South Africa and Zimbabwe (no visa sponsorship).
• Internet requirement is a Fibre connection with a verified bandwidth of at least 10 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, and a latency not exceeding 30ms

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