Accountant (Bookkeeping & Compliance Support) - 41104403084

Somewhere; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative startup is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant for remote work, focusing 80% on accounting/bookkeeping and 20% on compliance support. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, excellent QuickBooks skills, and a strong interest in the crypto industry. Join a team dedicated to empowering financial access and growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in accounting/bookkeeping.
• Familiarity with U.S. financial practices and regulations.
• Willingness to learn compliance-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting functions including monthly payments and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports and provide insights to management.
• Assist with compliance tasks as regulations evolve.

Skills

Strong accounting & bookkeeping experience

Hands-on QuickBooks experience

Excellent English communication skills

Tech-savvy

Adaptability and curiosity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Accountant (Bookkeeping & Compliance Support) - 41104403084

Position : Accountant (Bookkeeping & Compliance Support)

Work Hours (Client) : 9am - 6pm EST

Pay Range : $1200 - $1500 USD/month (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : South Africa, Latin America

Work Location : REMOTE

Company/Client Overview:

We are an early-stage startup operating a growing fleet of Bitcoin ATMs across the United States. With approximately 75 units deployed and another 900 in inventory, we are poised for significant growth. Our vision is to empower financial access and flourishing for all, and we are on a mission to build the most trusted and user-friendly nationwide platform for Bitcoin ATMs. We believe that anyone, anywhere should be able to easily and securely purchase and use Bitcoin, accessing the Internet Financial System seamlessly.
Our Core Values:

• Trust and Truth: We foster a high-trust environment through open, direct communication, active listening, and accountability.
• Efficient & Scalable Execution: We prioritize impactful actions, delivering quality quickly and effectively.
• Act Like an Owner: We take full responsibility for achieving our mission, proactively improving every aspect of the business.
• Continuous Learning: We embrace feedback and continuously seek opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Top Talent: We invest in exceptional individuals who raise our team's performance, rewarding excellence and maintaining high standards.
• Customer Focus: We consistently create value and convenience for our customers, prioritizing ease of use, security, and trust.
• Winning: We are dedicated to excellence, driven by high performance and collaborative effort, consistently pushing ourselves beyond comfort zones.

Duties and Responsibilities:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant who can manage end-to-end accounting processes while also taking on a small but important compliance function. This role will be 80% accounting/bookkeeping and 20% compliance, supporting our finance and compliance teams in maintaining accurate financial records and staying up to date with evolving regulations.

If you're experienced with QuickBooks, enjoy improving processes, and are curious about emerging industries like crypto, this could be a great fit.
Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Manage daily accounting functions, including monthly payments, month-end closings, and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports and provide insights to management, specifically reporting to Nicole (Finance Lead).
• Identify and implement process improvements using AI and other tools to streamline workflows.
• Maintain accurate records in QuickBooks.
• Assist with crypto-related accounting (training provided; prior crypto experience is a plus).
• Serve as part of the support line, responding to customer inquiries when needed. (Strong English communication skills required.)

Compliance Support

• Learn and assist with basic compliance tasks (no prior compliance experience required - training provided).
• Continuously monitor U.S. state-level regulations, especially those related to the crypto space, to ensure the company remains compliant.
• Support the Chief of Compliance with ad hoc tasks as regulations evolve.

Minimum Requirements:

Language requirement: Excellent English Communication Skills (accent is fine)

Education: Bachelor's Degree (ideally)

Experience: 3+ years of related experience

Industry: US Accounting Experience (required) Crypto industry (nice to have)
Required Experience & Skills:

• Strong accounting & bookkeeping experience (minimum 3+ years).
• Hands-on QuickBooks experience (must be confident working independently).
• U.S. accounting experience (familiar with U.S. financial practices and regulations).
• Month-end closing and financial reporting expertise.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written; minimal accent is fine).
• Tech-savvy - able to leverage AI tools for process improvements and workflow automation.
• Adaptability and curiosity - willing to learn new tasks, including compliance-related responsibilities.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have):

• Crypto industry experience or a strong interest in learning about crypto accounting and regulations.
• Compliance exposure - experience with monitoring or implementing regulatory requirements (not mandatory, but a plus).
• Experience with Gusto payroll platform (preferred).
• Customer interaction experience - comfortable communicating with clients or partners when needed.
• Process improvement mindset - experience identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions.