Remote Accounting & Financial Operations Specialist

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

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency is seeking a Remote Accounting & Financial Operations Specialist. This role involves overseeing full-cycle accounting processes and providing strategic financial insights. Candidates must have progressive accounting experience, proficiency in QuickBooks Online, and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive compensation, a flexible remote work environment, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible remote work environment

10 days off after 6 months

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, contracting, or related industries.
• Experience with job costing and construction billing.
• Ability to see the 'big picture.'

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Advise on financial planning and cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience

Proficiency with QuickBooks Online

Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Tools

QuickBooks Online

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

HireLatam is a premier recruitment agency that places top Latin American talent in independent contractor roles in US companies. We are a trusted partner in pursuing career success with an extensive network, personalized approach, and supportive guidance to help you find your next job opportunity.

Job Title

Remote Accounting & Financial Operations Specialist (100% Work From Home)

Location: Remote from Latin America

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $2,000 USD/month paid via Wise or Payoneer

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Central Time

Our Client

Our client is a growing construction and interior trim contracting company committed to quality craftsmanship and operational excellence. We are seeking a self-driven, detail-oriented accounting professional who can go beyond basic bookkeeping to help drive strategic financial decisions.

Job Overview

This is a fully remote position for an experienced accounting professional who will manage day-to-day financial operations and provide proactive insights to support business growth. The ideal candidate is hands-on with accounting systems, capable of analyzing trends, and eager to improve processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Create and maintain project-based cost tracking, job cost analysis, and margin reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, prepare cash forecasts, and advise leadership on capital needs and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements; coordinate with external CPAs for filings.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting; track performance against budgets and provide variance analysis.
• Assist management in strategic decision-making by providing financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies.

Qualifications, Skills, and Key Competencies

• Progressive accounting experience, ideally in construction, contracting, or related industries.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software; strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and construction billing (AIA billing experience is a plus).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to see the “big picture.”
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present financial data clearly to leadership.
• Self-starter who can work independently in a remote environment and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of project management or ERP systems used in construction.
• Familiarity with multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions.
• Ability to identify key metrics (KPIs) and design financial dashboards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and influence financial strategy.
• Professional growth in a fast-growing company.
• 10 days off after 6 months and US national holidays

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 application cannot be considered without a voice or video recording. It must be at least 30 seconds long and in English. Submissions in any other language or missing a recording will be automatically disqualified.

Mandatory Knockout Questions

Each application includes knockout questions designed to verify minimum qualifications required by the client. If you answer "NO" to any of these, you will be immediately disqualified from 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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To maintain fairness, please apply to no more than three jobs and only if you fully meet the listed qualifications. Applying to roles you don’t qualify for will not improve your chances and may affect future applications.

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We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application!