Senior Accountant

HireHawk; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage the complete client billing cycle and support accounting operations in a high-growth environment. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate invoices, managing accounts receivable, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates should possess an Associate Degree, 5 years of experience in accounting, and advanced skills in QuickBooks. This full-time remote position offers access to a diverse perk marketplace and advanced pay options.

Benefits

Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace

Access up to 50% of approved earnings before payday

On-time, in-currency pay

Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting experience with strong skills in billing.
• Experience in reconciliations.
• Ability to manage accounts receivable responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete client billing cycle to ensure accurate invoices.
• Manage accounts receivable by tracking payments and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and execute monthly accounting close including reconciliations.

Skills

Billing management

Reconciliations

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

QuickBooks Online

Zoho Books

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

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.

Requirements

• 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