Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

• Remote (Latin America-based)
• Compensation: $4,000 to $5,000 USD/month
• Full-time, Eastern Time alignment strongly preferred, Contractor.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel

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 U.S.-based faith-driven firm that provides bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services to churches and ministries across the country. They are a team of about 10, mostly remote, and growing fast as they bring on new clients. Their culture is built on excellence, a team-first mindset, owning mistakes, and celebrating collective wins.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant who will own the quality of the books before they reach the client. You will review the work of staff accountants, identify and request corrections, approve client-ready work, and be a direct point of contact for clients. You will work across 5 to 10 client accounts at the same time and report to the Accounting Manager and the CEO. This role is ideal for an accountant who combines strong technical judgment with clear communication and a team-first mindset.

You Will:

• Review books prepared by staff accountants in QuickBooks Online, flag errors, and request corrections.
• Approve client-ready financial statements and reports before they go out.
• Communicate directly with clients, answering questions and providing accounting guidance in a professional manner.
• Manage general ledger activity, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and account analysis.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies, trends, and risks.
• Support audit, review, and compilation engagements by preparing workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation, as necessary.
• Mentor staff accountants and bookkeepers, providing feedback and training where needed.
• Help maintain and improve internal controls, standard operating procedures, and workflow efficiencies.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with major cleanup projects and the CFO team with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis, as needed.

About You:

Your Background:

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (this is the top priority for the role).
• 3 to 7+ years of accounting experience, with nonprofit, church, or ministry accounting experience prioritized over U.S. tax experience.
• Proven experience reviewing books for quality, identifying corrections, and approving client-ready work.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and account reconciliation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities effectively.
• Team player with integrity and accountability, comfortable giving constructive feedback to colleagues.
• Available to work with Eastern Time alignment.

Nice to Have:

• CPA license or progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience working in a public accounting firm.
• U.S. tax preparation experience.
• Familiarity with payroll, sales tax, and multi-entity accounting.
• Experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior staff.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $4,000 to $5,000 USD/month (final offer depending on experience and background)
• Benefits: 15 days of paid time off per year, 7 paid U.S. holidays, flexibility around local holidays, fully remote.