Senior Staff Accountant

LatamCent; Ciudad de México; À distance; MXN 400 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A strategic finance and accounting firm is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support multiple U.S.-based clients. This role involves full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and accurate financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have 4-7 years of accounting experience, knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and advanced skills in QuickBooks Online. The position offers the opportunity to thrive in a consulting environment with responsibilities including reconciliation, payroll, and client communication.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accrual accounting.
• Experience in multi-client or consulting environments preferred.
• Familiarity with sales and use tax principles.

Responsabilités

• Own full month-end close for assigned clients.
• Prepare journal entries for accruals and reclasses.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for various accounts.
• Prepare draft financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Act as day-to-day accounting contact for assigned clients.

Connaissances

Accrual Accounting

Month-End Close

U.S. GAAP

QuickBooks Online

Variance Analysis

Excel

Payroll Accounting

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Outils

QuickBooks Online

Bill.com

Gusto

ADP

Description du poste

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The CEO’s Right Hand is a strategic finance and accounting firm supporting U.S. small and mid‑sized businesses. The team partners with CEOs to deliver financial clarity, operational rigor, and scalable accounting infrastructure. Clients rely on TCRH for hands‑on leadership across accounting, finance, and FP&A.

About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Staff Accountant based in Latam to support multiple U.S.-based clients with full‑cycle accounting, month‑end close, and high‑quality financial reporting. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a consulting environment, brings structure to complex workflows, and takes ownership of clean, accurate books.

What You’ll Do

Accrual Accounting & Month‑End Close

• Own full month‑end close for assigned clients
• Prepare journal entries (accruals, deferrals, reclasses, payroll, intercompany)
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AR, AP, credit cards, loans, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, deferred revenue)
• Perform P&L reviews and variance analysis
• Maintain standardized close checklists and workpapers

Payroll & Sales Tax

• Review and post payroll entries (wages, benefits, employer taxes)
• Reconcile payroll reports to the GL
• Map GL accounts between payroll systems and QuickBooks
• Apply basic sales and use tax principles for proper transaction coding
• Coordinate with external payroll or sales tax providers as needed

A/P, A/R, and Process Ownership

• Build and maintain structured A/P and A/R workflows
• Review staff‑level processing for accuracy and classification
• Manage vendor and customer records, payment terms, and aging reports
• Ensure processes align with internal controls and documentation standards

Revenue, Billing, and Project Accounting

• Support revenue recognition for service‑based businesses
• Reconcile unbilled revenue, WIP, and deferred revenue
• Align project hours, fees, and change orders with accounting records
• Prepare draft monthly and quarterly financial statements under U.S. GAAP
• Complete budget‑to‑actual and period comparisons
• Summarize key drivers and insights for internal leadership and clients
• Act as day‑to‑day accounting contact for assigned clients
• Communicate timelines, issues, and deliverables clearly
• Provide guidance to junior accountants and review selected work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, payroll accounting, and core financial statements
• Experience in multi‑client or consulting environments preferred
• Advanced QuickBooks Online (QBO ProAdvisor or willing to obtain within 90 days)
• Experience with Bill.com, Gusto, ADP, or similar tools
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills (Excel certification preferred)
• Experience mapping GL accounts between payroll and accounting systems
• Familiarity with sales tax concepts

Core Competencies

• Technical excellence in accrual accounting and reconciliations
• Strong process orientation across A/P and A/R
• Ownership mindset with minimal supervision
• Confidence in client‑facing communication
• High attention to detail and clean documentation
• Collaborative and able to support junior staff

Preferred

• Spreadsheet Sync experience
• Experience with project‑based or professional services businesses