Senior Accountant

1840 & Company; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 273,000 - 364,000; Full time

Job summary

1840 & Company, a global organization with remote work, seeks a Senior Accountant to join Finance and Operations. You will split time between core accounting tasks and administrative support for memberships, HR, and programs, with a path to in-house accounting by 2028.

Initial duties include AR/AP oversight, bank reconciliations, and financial statement prep, while you help build scalable processes for future growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years experience in accounting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge with ERP experience.
• Proficiency with advanced spreadsheets (Excel/Google/Smartsheets).

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable review and support.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and month-end close processes.
• Assist with financial statements and general ledger maintenance.
• Lead development of new accounting processes as programs expand.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial statement preparation

Bank reconciliation

Tools

Sage Intacct

Smartsheets

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

USD 14 - 14 Hourly Senior Level Finance and Accounting

About the Job

Our client is a new kind of organization for the AI era. We are a non-profit that builds the standards that define AI through open, state-of-the art, industry-standard benchmarks to measure quality, performance, and risk. We aren’t like standards organizations that slowly negotiate over specifications - we bring the community together to work on cutting edge problems and build the future with code.We’re a global consortium supported by 125+ members and affiliates, including startups, leading companies, and academics. We are a fully remote organization that supports a flexible working environment; this requires mature communication, accountability, and transparent collaboration by all team members.

The Senior Accountant Role: Our client Association is seeking a senior accountant to join our accounting operations during a period of significant organizational growth. Currently, a significant amount of our accounting is outsourced to a large CPA firm. However, it is our intention to bring that function in house no later than the end of 2028. With that in mind, this role will start as 50% accounting responsibilities and 50% administrative/clerical support related to membership, human resources, and general administrative functions. (This mix will change over time to be more accounting focused as we grow and eventually shift the accounting function to internal.) As we expand from a single program to multiple revenue streams and certification programs, you'll be instrumental in establishing new accounting processes and ensuring financial operations scale effectively.

AR collections (maybe 15 active cases a year)

Responsibilities

Core Accounting Responsibilities (50%): You’ll be deeply involved in the complete accounting cycle, including:

• Accounts receivable and accounts payable review, supervision, and support, including:
• Coding, timing, allocation, and classification decisions
• Instructing the outsource team on issuance and adjustment needs
• Bank and account reconciliations (ability to review work of others for quality and accuracy)
• Month-end and year-end close processes
• Preparation and issuance of financial statements
• General ledger maintenance and journal entries

We are an AI focused organization, so we encourage use of AI tools to support efficiency when not jeopardizing effectiveness. Our tech stack includes:

• Sage Intacct
• Ramp
• Google Workspace + Microsoft Excel
• An ever evolving list of vendor portals for invoice submission and collection

You’ll be heavily involved (alongside the Director of Finance & Operations) with significant projects, including:

• Development and implementation of new accounting processes as we launch additional programs and products
• Support for budget development, maintenance and reporting

Human Resources, Administrative & Clerical Support (50%): You’ll provide essential operational support across:

• Membership administration and coordination
• General administrative functions related to finance and operations
• Clerical work supporting organizational programs and initiatives
• Supporting team members and contractor onboarding, offboarding, and questions
• Administrative support to the Director of Finance & Operations

Qualifications

• Technical expertise: You have strong working knowledge of GAAP and the practical experience to apply it effectively. You've worked through enough situations that you can anticipate issues, adapt to changes, and handle the unexpected confidently. Mainstream ERP experience will be very helpful. Proficiency working within advanced workbooks (Excel, Google, Smartsheets), necessary. Ability to build advanced workbooks in those applications is desirable. Minimum five (5) years experience required.
• Relevant experience: Background in nonprofit or cost/job accounting is valuable. Experience with tech or software companies is a plus. Most importantly, you’ve "seen it all" in prior roles and can bring that breadth of experience to a rapidly evolving organization.
• Pre-offer testing: As part of the screening process, candidates who advance will be asked to complete a paid skill assessment to determine accounting acumen and technical skills.

Skills

Tools/Platforms

Sage Intacct Erp Systems

Common Methodologies/Frameworks

Private Equity Fund Accounting Financial Statement Preparation Month-End Close Process General Ledger Accounting GAAP Cost Accounting Accounts Receivable Management Collections Management

General Skills

Budget Management Bank Reconciliation Accounts Payable

Soft Skills

Critical Thinking Problem-Solving

Education & Experience

Experience

5+ Years

Additional Requirements

Technological Requirements Either Mac or Windows

Language English

City/Province/Country Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

About the Company

1840 & Company is a global organization focused on delivering innovative business solutions that help companies grow, scale, and succeed. Operating in over 150 countries, we support organizations through a range of workforce, operational, and business services designed to drive efficiency and long-term success.

Job Overview

Employment Type

Department

Finance and Accounting

Job Level

Senior

Location

Remote · Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Years of Experience

5+ Years

USD 14 - 14 Hourly

Working Hours