Senior Accountant / Bookkeeper (QuickBooks + GAAP)

Affinity International; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a senior accountant to manage the full accounting function using QuickBooks. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience, be proficient in GAAP compliance, and possess advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities include preparing management reports and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. This role is based in South Africa and requires collaboration with U.S. clients.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of accounting experience with strong exposure to QuickBooks.
• Proven ability to deliver accurate, GAAP-compliant financial reports.
• Experience working with U.S.-based companies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bookkeeping cycle in QuickBooks.
• Prepare management-level reports like profit and loss statements.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP standards.

Skills

Accounting experience

QuickBooks knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

U.S. GAAP compliance

Leadership during month-end close

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a senior accountant who can take full ownership of the accounting function in QuickBooks while ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP standards. This role goes beyond bookkeeping and reconciliations, extending into financial reporting, compliance, and process improvements that support management decision-making.

This role is for EST timezone.

What Were Looking For

• Five or more years of accounting experience with strong exposure to QuickBooks in high-volume environments.
• Proven ability to deliver accurate, GAAP-compliant financial reports.
• Confidence leading month-end close and producing management packs.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and present data.
• Experience working with U.S.-based companies or clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bookkeeping cycle in QuickBooks, including invoices, payables, reconciliations, and vendor communications.
• Prepare management-level reports such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cashflow summaries.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP standards.
• Provide variance analysis and recommendations to improve accounting workflows.
• Use Excel for advanced analysis, cleanup projects, and financial reporting.
• Support leadership with ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects.
• Serve as a point of contact for auditors, CPAs, and external stakeholders.
• Guide or train junior staff when necessary.