Posted 5d ago
At Near
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 a growing accounting and advisory firm serving small and mid-sized business clients across the United States. They specialize in tax preparation, monthly accounting, and advisory services. Operating under the motto Semper Melior (Always Better), the firm is in an active build-out and modernization phase—scaling systems, refining processes, and building a high-impact global team.
About the Role:
We’re looking for an Accounting Manager who combines technical mastery with grit and confidence. You’ll own full-cycle accounting operations for a portfolio of monthly accounting clients, oversee accounting workflows, and collaborate with team members to create accurate, client-ready financial statements. This role requires someone who is proactive, solution-oriented, takes initiative in the face of ambiguity, and delivers high-quality results even when challenges arise.
You Will:
Manage full-cycle accounting operations through client-ready financial statements for monthly accounting clients, owning accountability for every close and filing.
Execute complex QuickBooks Online tasks, including Accountant view utilization, adjusting entries, reclassification, bank feed and rule management, and undeposited funds cleanup.
Oversee, assign, and track bookkeeping tasks delegated to team members, ensuring all work is completed and filed on time.
Handle hands-on payroll preparation and payroll tax filings.
Surface potential problems proactively, track assigned deliverables, and communicate status updates clearly and independently.
Assist with client-facing communications and consultations as needed.
About You:
Your Background:
Experience in full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping.
Deep, hands-on knowledge of QuickBooks Online (Accountant view, adjusting entries, bank feeds, and reconciliations).
Strong understanding of hands-on payroll preparation and payroll tax filing.
Excellent spoken and written English skills — fully comfortable running client calls with U.S. small business owners independently.
Self-motivated, proactive, and emotionally mature — you take complete ownership of outcomes.
Able to thrive under pressure, track delegated work, and manage complex, ambiguous situations.
Nice to Have:
Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and file conversions.
Familiarity with U.S. tax preparation and Drake software.
Prior experience managing accounting workflows or stepping into a management or senior oversight role.
Exposure to multi-state sales tax and payroll tax mechanics.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation: in USD
100% remote contractor engagement
2 Weeks PTO + US Holidays