Staff Accountant

At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders. This is a fully remote contractor position for Latin American individuals currently living in Latin America.

About our client
Is a US based full-service finance and accounting firm for startups and high growth companies. Our goal is to help clients become investor-grade businesses and to grow with confidence.

About our client

Our client is a U.S.-based finance and accounting firm supporting startups, mid-market, and high-growth companies. They provide CFO and accounting services with a combination of strategic thinking, Big Four-level rigor, and hands-on execution. Their goal is to help founders build investor-grade businesses with financial clarity, operational structure, and the support needed to grow confidently from startup stage through M&A.

Responsibilities

• Code bank and credit card transactions daily in QBO, and NetSuite where applicable.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and payment processor statements, including Shopify, Amazon, PayPal, Stripe, and similar platforms.
• Check client email accounts daily and sort, forward, and process items as needed.
• Prepare the month-end close for assigned clients, including journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules for prepaids, fixed assets, and other accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and clear reconciling items, with final review from an Accounting Manager or Senior Accounting Manager.
• Manage accounts payable processing and bill payments using Bill.com or similar software.
• Manage accounts receivable processing and aging reports, excluding collections.
• Record payroll journal entries and related accruals, and support payroll processing in Gusto or similar software.
• Assist with sales tax filings and reconciliations using Avalara or similar tools.
• Assemble monthly accounting packages and weekly deliverables, including a first-pass review of trend and variance analysis for the balance sheet and P&L.
• Support inventory reconciliations, including sub-ledger to GL reconciliations, for clients that carry inventory.
• Communicate with clients on day-to-day accounting matters, while the Accounting Manager owns the overall client relationship.
• Provide ad hoc reports or accounting details as requested.
• Maintain clean files and organized document storage.
• Participate in training and contribute to the internal team as a thought partner.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, with a strong track record as a staff accountant.
• 1+ year of experience in a multi-client, outsourced accounting, or consulting environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; Associate’s degree plus relevant experience will be considered.
• Advanced QBO and Excel skills required; NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Required experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Bill.com and Gusto experience required.
• Experience reconciling e-commerce and payment platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, PayPal, and Stripe is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with sales tax software such as Avalara or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain reconciling items.
• Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to manage workload independently, flag issues early, and solve problems.
• Team-oriented and client-centric, with a desire to grow into an Accounting Manager role.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage time in a remote work environment.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems quickly.

Working Hours

• From Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5 PM. 

Perks - What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary in USD.
• Holidays.  
• Remote Work.

In case this role is not a good fit for you, don’t hesitate to apply to another of our positions.