Senior Accountant (US GAAP)

Jobgether; Brasil; Remote; BRL 111,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Full-time or part-time engagement

Direct collaboration with U.S. CPA/pr​

AI tools in workflows

Long-term remote opportunity

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior Accountant (US GAAP) based remotely in Brazil to support U.S.-based CPA practices. The role requires strong US GAAP expertise, full-cycle accounting, and client-facing delivery with strict confidentiality.

You will oversee GL operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting while leveraging AI tools to optimize workflows. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of accounting experience, CPA/CA/ACCA/SAICA or equivalent preferred, and excellent English communication for

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional accounting experience, including 2 years in a U.S. firm or CPA practice.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS-only experience not considered.
• CPA/CA/ACCA/SAICA or equivalent designation preferred.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting, GL maintenance, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, trial balance).
• Familiarity with sales tax filings, regulatory compliance, and multi-entity requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent written and spoken English with U.S.-based clients.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving for discrepancies.
• High standards of judgment, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Stable employment history with at least two years per prior role.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini).
• Reliable home-office setup and high-speed internet.
• Availability during U.S. business hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting and maintain the general ledger.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Execute month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, trial balance).
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and reporting documents.
• Support sales tax filings and regulatory compliance across entities.
• Communicate with U.S.-based clients to address questions and provide professional support.
• Use AI-powered tools to improve workflow efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen reliability of operations.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

English proficiency

Full-cycle accounting

Client communication

Analytical skills

AI tools in accounting

Attention to detail

Education

CPA/CA/ACCA/SAICA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Financial reporting tools

AI tools (ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini)

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Accountant (US GAAP) based remotely in Brazil.

The Senior Accountant will provide comprehensive accounting support to U.S.-based CPA practices and accounting firms, ensuring accurate financial records and reliable reporting. This role requires strong expertise in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and the ability to independently manage complex accounting activities. You will oversee general ledger operations, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and month-end and year-end closing processes. Working directly with U.S. clients, you will help address financial inquiries, support compliance requirements, and maintain high standards of accuracy and confidentiality. The position also encourages the use of AI tools and modern accounting technologies to improve efficiency and streamline workflows. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a structured, client-facing, and fully remote environment.

Accountabilities

As a Senior Accountant, you will manage full-cycle accounting activities, maintain the integrity of financial information, and provide dependable support to client stakeholders. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage day-to-day accounting operations, maintain the general ledger, and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and consistently.

• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items.

• Execute month-end and year-end closing processes while meeting established deadlines and accounting standards.

• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and trial balances.

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial records and reporting documentation.

• Identify accounting discrepancies and provide clear explanations or recommendations to support financial decision-making.

• Compliance and Client Support: Support sales tax filings, regulatory compliance, and other accounting obligations across multiple entities.

• Communicate directly with U.S.-based clients to address accounting questions, clarify financial information, and provide professional support.

• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment when handling sensitive financial data.

• Technology and Process Improvement: Use accounting software, financial reporting tools, and AI-powered solutions to improve workflow efficiency and accuracy.

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen the reliability of financial operations.

• Follow established procedures and maintain high standards of quality, accountability, and timely delivery.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings extensive accounting experience, practical knowledge of U.S. accounting standards, and the confidence to manage responsibilities independently while communicating directly with clients. Strong technical skills, professional integrity, and consistent execution are essential. The requirements include:

• At least 7 years of professional accounting experience, including a minimum of 2 recent years working within a U.S. accounting firm or CPA practice.

• Strong, hands-on knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated experience applying its principles in professional accounting environments. Candidates with IFRS-only experience will not be considered.

• A professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, SAICA, or an equivalent designation is strongly preferred.

• Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Practical experience with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and trial balances.

• Familiarity with sales tax filings, regulatory compliance, and accounting requirements across multiple entities.

• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and financial reporting tools.

• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate professionally and confidently with U.S.-based clients.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.

• High standards of professional judgment, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

• A stable employment history, with at least two years of tenure in each previous role.

• Advanced, hands-on experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to improve productivity and work quality.

• Reliable high-speed internet, professional equipment, and a quiet, dedicated home office.

• Consistent availability during U.S. business hours.

Benefits

• Compensation of $15 per hour.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Full-time or part-time engagement options.

• Direct collaboration with U.S.-based accounting professionals and CPA firms.

• Opportunities to apply modern accounting technologies and AI tools in professional workflows.

• Long-term remote work opportunity for an experienced accounting professional.