Junior Accountant - PLAPJAGTD007

Sagan Recruitment; Cape Town; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant to support financial operations. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, maintaining accounting records, and managing accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate should be proficient in accounting software and have excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and financial compliance regulations.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal in English).

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial statements, reports, and reconciliations.
• Maintain and update accounting records in compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Process invoices, track accounts payable and receivable, and ensure timely payments.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Accounts Payable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Location : Remote (Ability to work within specified time zones as needed)

Work Schedule : Flexible based on employers needs typically Monday to Friday.

Company Overview :

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives founders and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and USbased businesses connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America the Philippines India Pakistan Bangladesh and Africa with leading American companies. Discover a world of career possibilities with Sagan.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detailoriented and proactive Junior Accountant to support financial operations maintain accurate records and assist in compliance and reporting. This role is ideal for a motivated accounting professional eager to gain international experience while working remotely with U.S. businesses.

The Junior Accountant will work closely with Senior Accountants and Finance Controllers to ensure financial accuracy efficient reconciliation and adherence to compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

Assist in preparing financial statements reports and reconciliations.

• Maintain and update accounting records in compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Support monthend and yearend financial closing procedures.
• Categorize transactions and reconcile accounts accurately.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable

Process invoices track accounts payable and receivable and ensure timely payments.

• Manage outstanding payments follow up on late invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Tax & Compliance Support

Assist with filing sales and excise taxes on a monthly or quarterly basis.

• Identify potential 1099 vendors collaborate with clients and manage annual tax filings.
• Retrieve and organize bank statements and financial documents for audits and tax reporting.
• Financial Analysis & Budgeting

Support cost accruals and forecasting to aid financial planning.

• Provide financial data for management reports and decisionmaking.
• System & Process Optimization

Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks NetSuite SAP or Xero for financial reporting.

• Implement automation tools to streamline financial workflows.

Qualifications

• Education & Certification :

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.

• CPA or equivalent certification (preferred but not required).
• Experience :

13 years of experience in accounting bookkeeping or financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of GAAP IFRS and financial compliance regulations.
• Prior experience working with clients or multinational companies is a plus.
• Technical Skills :

Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks Online Xero SAP NetSuite or Sage).

• Experience with AP / AR management platforms such as or .

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal in English).
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and meet deadlines.
• Proactive problemsolver with strong organizational skills.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with financial audits tax compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with U.S. tax regulations 1099 filings and multiclient accounting.
• Experience in multiclient or outsourced accounting environments.
• Exposure to database management tools like Airtable.
• Background in cost accounting or projectbased accounting.

Only candidates who achieve an 80% or higher score on assessments will be considered.

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Bank Reconciliation,Microsoft Excel,Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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