Senior Accountant

HireHawk; Remote; ZAR 983 000 - 1 312 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm seeks a Senior Accountant to manage the entire client billing cycle and financial reporting processes. This role requires a strong background in accounting with at least 5 years of experience, proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and impeccable attention to detail, contributing to a high-growth financial environment. Benefits include access to a perk marketplace and early payout options.

Benefits

Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace

Access to early earnings

On-time, in-currency pay

Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting experience with strong skills in billing.
• Experience in reconciliations and managing AR responsibilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets including formulas and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete client billing cycle and ensure invoice accuracy.
• Track payments and resolve discrepancies in accounts receivable.
• Prepare and execute monthly accounting close and financial reporting.

Skills

Billing management

Reconciliations

Accounts Receivable Management

Financial Reporting

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Zoho Books

Xero

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant — Full-time — Remote — 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST

HireHawk connects top global talent with fast‑growing U.S. companies.

You will support a high‑growth accounting environment where precision, structured thinking, and proactive ownership are essential. The ideal professional thrives in fast‑moving workflows, anticipates issues before they surface, and maintains unwavering accuracy across every financial touchpoint. You’ll drive core accounting execution while strengthening processes that ensure compliance, clarity, and leadership visibility.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the complete client billing cycle to ensure invoices reflect accurate hours, monthly fees, and contractual terms.
• Partner with HR/People & Compliance to validate contractor rates, billable hours, and adjustments before invoicing.
• Manage accounts receivable by tracking payments, resolving discrepancies, and conducting timely follow‑ups on overdue accounts.
• Prepare and execute monthly accounting close, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Perform monthly bank, Stripe, ACH, and platform reconciliations while maintaining accurate accounting records in QuickBooks and/or Zoho Books.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial dashboards on revenue, trends, cash flow signals, and AR aging.
• Support tax compliance and audit readiness through clean, well‑organized documentation.
• Track financial movements tied to contractors and clients, including billing, fee changes, and commissions.
• Optimize and document accounting workflows to strengthen accuracy and scalability.

Qualifications

• Should hold an Associate Degree.
• Possess 5 years of accounting experience with strong skills in billing.
• Demonstrate experience in reconciliations.
• Show ability to manage AR responsibilities.
• Be experienced in financial reporting.
• Possess advanced experience using QuickBooks Online for journal entries, chart of accounts, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Demonstrate experience with Zoho Books.
• Show experience using QuickBooks.
• Possess experience using Xero.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets including Index Match, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and reconciliation logic.
• Possess a strong understanding of accrual accounting.
• Demonstrate understanding of revenue recognition.
• Be experienced in managing client billing in service‑based or staffing/outsourcing companies.
• Possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrate impeccable attention to detail.
• Show ability to work independently with tight deadlines and fast‑changing priorities. Possess excellent English communication skills.

Benefits

• Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace with instant discounts on 150+ services.
• Access up to 50% of approved earnings before payday (no credit checks or fees).
• On‑time, in‑currency pay.