Staff Accountant

Hire With Near; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

7 U.S. holidays off

Fully remote

Flexible local holidays

Job summary

Near is hiring a Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day church and ministry client accounting. You will handle QuickBooks Online bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, and journal entries under supervision, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (nonprofit preferred), a relevant degree, and strong English communication. This is a fully remote, contractor role aligned with Eastern Time.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (top priority).
• 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, nonprofit/church preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or an Associate’s with relevant accounting experience).
• GAAP understanding and general ledger/ reconciliation knowledge.
• Ability to manage 5–10 client accounts and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day bookkeeping for church and ministry clients in QuickBooks Online.
• Process payroll, bill pay, and spend management for assigned accounts.
• Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations; resolve discrepancies.
• Record and reconcile transactions; maintain organized GL activity and docs.
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and adjustments for senior review.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes for accuracy.
• Communicate with clients to obtain records and resolve questions.
• Cover for pod partners’ clients as backup to keep work moving.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Bank reconciliations

Attention to detail

Time management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Associate’s degree with relevant accounting experience

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

• Compensation: $3,000 to $3,500 USD/month
• Full-time, Eastern Time alignment strongly preferred, Contractor.

At Near, we connect top talent in Latin America with exciting remote opportunities at U.S.-based companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.

About the Company

Our client is a U.S.-based faith-driven firm that provides bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services to churches and ministries across the country. They are a team of about 10, mostly remote, and growing fast as they bring on new clients. Their culture is built on excellence, a team-first mindset, owning mistakes, and celebrating collective wins.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to take on the day-to-day accounting work that keeps church and ministry financial records accurate and reporting on time. You will manage 5 to 10 client accounts at the same time, working in a pod where staff accountants act as primary and secondary contacts for each other’s clients. You will report to the Senior Accountant, who reviews your work, and you will have no supervisory responsibilities. This is a hands-on role for someone who is reliable, collaborative, and detail-oriented.

You Will:

• Handle day-to-day bookkeeping for church and ministry clients in QuickBooks Online.
• Process payroll, bill pay, and spend management for assigned accounts.
• Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Record, classify, and reconcile financial transactions, and maintain organized general ledger activity and supporting documentation.
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and other adjustments for senior review.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes to help ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Communicate with clients to obtain records, documentation, and answers to routine accounting questions.
• Cover for your pod partners’ clients as backup, keeping work moving when teammates are out.
• Follow internal controls and standard operating procedures, and suggest improvements where appropriate.

About You:

Your Background:

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (this is the top priority for the role).
• Hands-on experience with bookkeeping, payroll, bill pay, spend management, and bank reconciliations.
• 1 to 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, with nonprofit, church, or ministry accounting experience prioritized.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or an Associate’s degree with relevant accounting experience).
• General understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation.
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts (5 to 10) and deadlines at once.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Team player with integrity and accountability, who is comfortable collaborating in a pod and owning mistakes.
• Available to work with Eastern Time alignment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in a public accounting firm.
• Familiarity with U.S. tax concepts.
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills for data entry and analysis.
• Compensation: $3,000 to $3,500 USD/month (final offer depending on experience and background)
• Benefits: 15 days of paid time off per year, 7 paid U.S. holidays, flexibility around local holidays, fully remote.