Staff Accountant - 21893

Somewhere; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Somewhere is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting for a multi-entity organization. This full-time, independent contractor, remote role follows US work hours and reports to the Controller.

You will maintain records, process vendor invoices and expenses in Sage Intacct and Fyle, and assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of full-cycle accounting, a solid US GAAP foundation, strong Excel skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 2–4 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and general ledger mechanics.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and expense platforms (Fyle) is a strong plus.
• Proficient Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting across multiple entities and maintain accurate records.
• Process vendor invoices and expenses in Sage Intacct and Fyle with proper coding and approvals.
• Assist month-end close with reconciliations and supporting schedules.

Skills

Sage Intacct

Fyle

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Staff Accountant

Employment Type: Full time, independent contractor

Work Model: Remote

Work Hours: US work hours

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing organization with multiple entities. This is a primarily hands-on role, responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, processing transactions, and assisting with month-end close activities under the direction of the Controller.

The ideal candidate is an accounting professional with solid foundational skills who is eager to grow, comfortable working in a fast-paced remote environment, and capable of collaborating effectively with U.S.-based leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Accounting Operations

• Support daily accounting functions across multiple entities, maintaining accurate and timely records within Sage Intacct.
• Process vendor invoices, payments, and expense data from Fyle, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and seamless integration into Sage Intacct.
• Assist in maintaining accounting records across multiple dimensions (e.g., tax basis, accrual basis) as directed.

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Assist with general ledger maintenance, including preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Support the monthly close process by completing account reconciliations and preparing supporting schedules.
• Help document and follow established internal accounting processes, controls, and reporting procedures.

Reporting, Optimization & Collaboration

• Prepare routine financial reports and ad hoc analyses as requested by the Controller or leadership team.
• Support accounting system optimization efforts within Sage Intacct and assist with audits, internal reviews, and special financial projects as needed.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with U.S.-based team members on task statuses and open reconciliation items.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, alongside 2-4 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Accounting Standards: Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting mechanics.
• Software Competency: Direct experience with Sage Intacct or similar cloud-based accounting software. Experience processing expense platforms (such as Fyle) is a strong plus.
• Data Analytics: Solid Microsoft Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and complex reconciliations).
• Remote Efficiency: Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and proactive in flagging issues to the Controller. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting growing companies, family offices, investment structures, or multi-entity organizations.
• CPA candidate or currently working toward professional certification.
• Direct experience assisting with accounting system implementations or migrations.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana or Monday.com.
• Proven track record of working successfully with U.S.-based leadership teams in a remote setting.

What We Offer

This is an excellent opportunity for a foundational accounting professional to take ownership of a multi-entity system, receive mentorship from an experienced Controller, and expand their knowledge of cloud-based accounting architecture in a stable, long-term contractor role.