Posted today
Senior Accountant
Remote (Latin America-based)
Compensation: $2,000 to $4,000 USD/month (depending on experience and skillset)
Full-time, U.S. Eastern working hours, Contractor
Tech Stack: US GAAP, accounting operations, month-end close, bookkeeping, cloud accounting systems
At Near, we connect top talent in Latin America with exciting remote opportunities at U.S.-based companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.
About the Company:
Our client is building a modern fractional finance practice that aims to own finance end-to-end for growing businesses. As part of that vision, they are launching an accounting service line to improve data quality and strengthen the finance support they offer clients.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join this new accounting service line and take ownership of the day-to-day accounting for a group of client accounts. You’ll balance hands-on execution with sound judgment, and you’ll help shape the processes that make the practice scalable. This role suits someone technically solid, dependable, and comfortable working independently across more than one client.
You Will:
Own day-to-day accounting across assigned client accounts.
Handle bookkeeping, reconciliations, and month-end close.
Support controllership responsibilities and escalate technical questions when needed.
Partner with founders or operators to gather the information needed to keep the books accurate.
Help document and improve accounting processes as the service line grows.
Support better data quality so broader finance work can improve.
About You:
Your Background:
Solid accounting experience with working knowledge of US GAAP.
Able to prepare amortization schedules, inventory schedules, and other supporting schedules.
Comfortable owning month-end close and hands-on accounting operations.
Experience supporting more than one client or entity is a plus.
Good judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Clear communicator who is comfortable working directly with clients.
Nice to Have:
Experience in agency, freelance, outsourced accounting, or multi-client environments.
CPA-level knowledge or equivalent technical rigor.
Startup or fintech exposure.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation: $2,000 to $4,000 USD/month, depending on experience and skillset
Benefits: Flexible remote work and the opportunity to grow with a new service line.