Accountant

Mappa; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mappa seeks an experienced Accountant to support US GAAP financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax activities. You will work with the Accounting Service Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance in a fast-growing environment.

The role requires 4–6 years of accounting experience, proficiency with QuickBooks or Xero, and strong Excel skills. English communication should be advanced; Spanish is optional. Join a team focused on scalable, tech-enabled finance operations.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of accounting experience with focus on US GAAP.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Experience at Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Record and process AP/AR, payroll, and general ledger entries.
• Prepare financial statements under US GAAP.
• Perform reconciliations of bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts.
• Support tax compliance activities and audits as needed.
• Collaborate with teams to improve processes and automate workflow.

Skills

Advanced English proficiency

Excel proficiency

US GAAP Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

About the company

We champion diversity in entrepreneurship by connecting businesses to affordable, community-focused lenders. Our tech-driven solutions prioritize your needs, offering low interest rates and saving you valuable time. Join us to make a real impact!

About Us:

We are a growth financing marketplace for small business owners, with a mission to increase access to entrepreneurship. By connecting businesses to growth capital and offering world-class financial management services, we empower entrepreneurs to take control of their financials and achieve sustainable economic success.

The Role:

We are looking for five Accountants to join our team as soon as possible. This role is ideal for professionals with solid accounting expertise who can adapt to evolving technological processes in financial operations. You will work closely with the Accounting Service Manager and other teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance, supporting our mission of fostering small business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Transactions: Accurately record and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.

Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing financial statements and reports in accordance with US GAAP standards.

Account Reconciliation: Perform regular bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy.

Compliance & Tax Support: Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with audits and tax filings as needed.

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance financial operations, increase efficiency, and reduce errors.

Collaboration: Work with internal teams and external partners to maintain seamless accounting processes.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience: 4 - 6 years of accounting experience (reduced requirement due to technology-driven process changes). We highly value candidates with background in companies such as: Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG.

Technical Skills: Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) and proficiency in Excel.

Knowledge: Understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting practices.

Adaptability: Willingness to learn new tools and adjust to evolving accounting technologies.

Attention to Detail: High accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliations.

Communication: Advanced English proficiency (Spanish is optional).

Location.

LATAM

What we need you to tackle

We’re looking for an Accountant with 4–6 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. You should be strong in US GAAP financial reporting and reconciliations, highly detail-oriented, and able to adapt to evolving technology-driven financial processes. Proficiency with accounting software like QuickBooks or Xero and strong Excel skills are important. You should communicate clearly in advanced English, be comfortable collaborating with internal teams and external partners, and have a mindset for continuous process improvement. Experience from firms such as Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG is a plus.

Non-negotiable hard skills

• Accounting
• Audit
• Bank Reconciliation
• Financial Accounting
• Tax Compliance

Your day-to-day

• Accurately record and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts on a regular schedule to ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Support tax compliance activities, including preparing information for audits and assisting with tax filings as needed.
• Use accounting tools such as QuickBooks or Xero and Excel to maintain clean books and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Service Manager and other teams to keep accounting processes running smoothly and identify process improvements.

Nice to haves

• Sustain high accuracy in postings, reconciliations, and reports to prevent compounding errors and ensure audit-ready, lender-trustworthy financials.
• Identify and implement workflow and automation improvements to shorten close cycles, reduce errors, and scale tech-enabled accounting services for many SMBs.