Remote Accounting Controller

HireLATAM; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Remote Accounting Controller to oversee financial operations for a small CPA firm. Role requires dealing with audits, financial statements, and strong accounting experience. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience and be CPA certified, with a positive and independent work ethic. The role is full-time and offers a salary range of $2,000 - $3,000 USD/month.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, preferred with US-based companies.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles and practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations including accounts payable and receivable.
• Develop and maintain internal accounting controls.
• Supervise the preparation of accounts receivable billings.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to work independently

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Title: Remote Accounting Controller(100% Work From Home)

Location:Remote from Latin America

Position Type:Full-time

Salary: $2,000 - 3,000 USD/month depending on experience paid via direct transfer

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Mountain Time

Job Overview

Our client is working with a small CPA firm with a concentrated audit practice. The hire will conduct financial statement audits of US companies. They will report directly to the partner. With the exception of partner review, they will be working on their own. They will work directly with the audit clients to gather information, prepare workpapers, and prepare financial statements.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, job cost accounting, and cash flow management.
• Develop and maintain internal accounting controls and financial reporting systems.
• Supervise the preparation of accounts receivable progress billings based on specific contract terms.
• Review accounts receivable aging reports and assist with collections.
• Manage the payment process to vendors and subcontractors, ensuring lien waivers are properly collected.
• Monitor daily cash balances to ensure requirements are met.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly financial statements.
• Create and manage budgets in collaboration with ownership.
• Prepare construction contract schedules and oversee the monthly job cost report process.
• Participate in ongoing strategic planning with the leadership team.
• Prepare and present management reports.

Qualifications, Skills and Key Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Fluent in speaking and writing English with excellent communication skills.
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, preferred with US-based companies.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles and practices preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Application Disclaimer: Please Read Before Proceeding

To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, all applications must meet the mandatory requirements listed in the job description.

Voice/Video Recording is REQUIRED
Your applicationCANNOTbe considered without a voice or video recording. It must be at least 30 seconds long and inEnglish. Submissions in any other language or missing a recording will beautomatically disqualified.

Mandatory Knockout Questions
Each application includesknockout questionsdesigned to verify minimum qualifications required by the client. If you answer"NO"to any of these, you will beimmediately disqualifiedfrom the hiring process for not having the experience requested for the role. Please note that the citizenship question is also a knockout if you answer "YES" as we are only able to hire Latin American talent based in Latin America.

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