Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

• Remote (Latin America-based)

• Compensation: $2,500–$3,000 USD/month

• Full-time, flexible schedule with availability to overlap with Eastern Time, typically working either 8 AM–5 PM or 9 AM–6 PM ET. Contractor position. 

• Tech Stack: Any ERP; Business Central/D365 or Acumatica preferred.

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 an established Information Technology company specializing in ERP implementation and business management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, helping organizations streamline operations, automate processes, improve productivity, and reduce costs through platforms such as SAP Business One and Microsoft Dynamics GP. The company is currently expanding its accounting function following the acquisition of part of a sister company, creating opportunities to support a growing team and contribute to the development of its accounting operations. 

About the Role:

We’re looking for an Accounts Receivable / Staff Accountant to support receivables, collections, cash application, and accounts payable activities. 

This is a highly client-facing role for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and comfortable managing customer communications.

You Will:

• Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, collections, and cash application.

• Communicate directly with customers regarding payments, outstanding balances, and collections.

• Support accounts payable activities as needed.

• Handle receivables and payables aging reconciliations.

• Assist with quarterly and annual billing processes.

• Support one-off sales and billing requests as needed.

• Experience with collections agencies or bad-debt processes is preferred.

• Gain exposure over time to month-end close processes, including journal entries and accruals.

About You:

Your Background:

• 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Strong experience in accounts receivable and collections.

• Experience managing customer communications in a client-facing role.

• Exposure to collections agencies, bad debt, or related collections processes.

• Experience with other ERP systems, such as NetSuite or QuickBooks.

• Professional written and verbal English at a B2 level or higher.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage financial data accurately.

• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; strong relevant experience will also be considered.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cash application, cash management, treasury, or related processes.

• Exposure to accounts payable.

• Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, or accruals.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central or Acumatica.

Compensation & Perks: 

• Compensation: $2,500–$3,000 USD/month.

• 3 weeks of PTO, with flexibility based on performance and workload.

• U.S. holidays.

• Flexibility to take applicable local-country holidays.

• Flexible sick time policy.

• Fully remote and flexible working schedule.