Bookkeeper / Staff Accountant

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Role: Bookkeeper / Staff Accountant U.S. CPA Firm Experience Required or clients in the US

Location: Remote – Latin America

Industry: Accounting, Tax and Advisory Services

Compensation: $2,200 USD per month

Type: Independent Contractor Agreement 📑

Work Hours (CT): 🕗 08:00AM – 5:00PM OR 🕘 09:00AM – 6:00PM CT Monday to Friday

Language Requirement: English C1+ (Fully Professional)

Equipment: Must have a reliable laptop + high-speed internet ⚙️🌐

How to Apply: Please submit your résumé in English only 📄

About the Opportunity

A growing Houston-based CPA and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Staff Accountant to support the firm’s internal accounting activities and manage bookkeeping and accounting services for a portfolio of U.S.-based clients.

This is not a basic data-entry bookkeeping position. We are looking for someone who understands the standards, deadlines, confidentiality and client-service expectations of a professional accounting firm.

The ideal candidate has previously worked for a CPA firm, public accounting firm, outsourced accounting company or professional bookkeeping firm serving multiple external clients .

Candidates whose experience is limited to managing the accounting of one internal company will not be considered .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities for the firm and assigned client accounts.
• Maintain accurate general ledgers and properly classify financial transactions.
• Record and review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity.
• Perform bank, credit card and balance-sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare adjusting and recurring journal entries.
• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes.
• Review client books, identify discrepancies and correct inaccurate or incomplete records.
• Prepare financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash-flow reports.
• Maintain clean, accurate and tax-ready financial records.
• Organize supporting documentation for business and individual tax preparation.
• Assist with 1099 preparation, payroll reconciliations and sales-tax reporting when required.
• Communicate professionally with clients to obtain missing information and resolve accounting questions.
• Manage multiple client accounts simultaneously while meeting recurring deadlines.
• Maintain complete confidentiality regarding client financial and tax information.
• Collaborate directly with the CPA and other team members to improve processes and maintain service quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field.
• At least three years of professional bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Previous experience working for a CPA firm, public accounting firm or outsourced accounting provider serving multiple clients is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with accounting for U.S.-based businesses.
• Strong knowledge of the full accounting cycle and month-end close.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• QuickBooks Online certification.
• Understanding of U.S. accounting practices and GAAP fundamentals.
• Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced professional English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with U.S. clients.
• Exceptional accuracy, organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple accounts, deadlines and client requests.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a professional remote workspace.
• Availability to work full-time during Houston/Central Time business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop, Xero or similar accounting platforms.
• Familiarity with U.S. payroll, sales tax, 1099s and tax-preparation workflows.
• Experience cleaning up or reconstructing incomplete client accounting records.
• Previous remote experience supporting a U.S. CPA or accounting firm.
• Experience working with clients from several industries.

What We Offer

• A 100% remote, long-term opportunity.
• Competitive compensation in U.S. dollars, based on experience.
• The opportunity to work directly with an established U.S. CPA firm.
• Exposure to multiple industries and a diverse portfolio of U.S. clients.
• Meaningful responsibility and direct involvement in client accounting.
• Professional development and opportunities to expand your U.S. accounting expertise.
• A collaborative environment where accuracy, initiative and strong performance are recognized.
• Long-term growth potential as the firm and its client portfolio continue to expand.

Who Will Succeed in This Role?

You will be successful if you are comfortable owning client accounts, investigating discrepancies, asking intelligent questions and delivering accurate work without constant supervision.

You should understand that working for a CPA firm is different from handling bookkeeping for a single company: priorities change, clients have different systems and requirements, and multiple deadlines must be managed simultaneously.

Application Requirements

Please submit your résumé in English and include:

1. The name and type of CPA, public accounting or bookkeeping firm where you worked, please specify its in the US or works with US clients hands on.
2. The number and types of external clients you supported.
3. Your level of experience with QuickBooks Online.
4. The accounting functions you personally handled.
5. Your current location and availability to work Houston/Central Time hours.

Important: Candidates without previous experience working for an accounting firm that provides services to multiple external clients will not be considered.