Staff Accountant (Erp Implementation) (Bbs782)

Hire Overseas; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 979,000 - 1,469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

USD salary

Paid time off

Holidays

Remote work

US business hours alignment

Job summary

Hire Overseas is seeking a Staff Accountant to lead the setup and configuration of the accounting module within a custom ERP system, applying US GAAP and product-based accounting principles. You will ensure inventory valuation, COGS, and order-to-cash workflows are reflected accurately, enabling clean financials from day one.

The role emphasizes deep accounting configuration work over bookkeeping, with a strictly remote setup and US business hours alignment.

Qualifications

• US GAAP experience required.
• Experience configuring ERP to reflect product-based accounting.

Responsibilities

• Own the ERP accounting module setup and configuration.
• Build and structure the chart of accounts for a product-based business.
• Configure workflows for order management, purchasing, inventory receipts, and sales.
• Ensure audit-ready financial statements from day one.
• Collaborate with ERP implementation team on accounting logic.

Skills

US GAAP

Inventory accounting

COGS

ERP configuration

Financial reporting

English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Acumatica

Sage

SAP

Job description

We're looking for a Staff Accountant to own the setup and configuration of the accounting module within a custom ERP system currently in its final stages of development. You will bring US accounting expertise to ensure the system is structured correctly from the ground up — chart of accounts, inventory accounting, COGS, order management workflows, and financial reporting — so the company has clean, accurate books and a solid accounting foundation from day one.

This is not a general bookkeeping role. You need to understand how accounting works for a business that stocks and sells physical product, and you need to be able to translate that knowledge into how an ERP should be configured to reflect it accurately. If you have US GAAP experience, understand inventory and product-based accounting, and are comfortable getting into the details of how an accounting system should be set up rather than just operating inside one, this role is a strong fit.

Why You'll Want to Join

• You will be paid in USD (bi-monthly: every 15th and 30th)
• Paid Time Off in accordance with company policy
• Observance of Holidays per company guidelines
• 100% remote setup so you can work wherever you're most productive
• This role requires availability during US business hours
• Own the accounting foundation of a growing company building its full operational infrastructure
• High-ownership role with direct impact on financial accuracy and system integrity from the ground up

What You'll Work On

ERP Accounting Module Setup and Configuration

• Own the setup and configuration of the accounting module within the company's proprietary ERP system
• Build and structure the chart of accounts to accurately reflect the company's product-based business model
• Configure accounting workflows for order management, purchasing, inventory receipts, and sales
• Ensure the system is structured to produce accurate, audit-ready financial statements from the start
• Work closely with the ERP implementation team to align accounting logic with system architecture

Inventory and Product Accounting

• Configure inventory accounting workflows including COGS, inventory valuation, landed costs, and adjustments
• Ensure accurate cost tracking across purchasing, warehousing, and sales cycles
• Set up processes for inventory reconciliation and periodic physical count adjustments
• Validate that inventory movements in the ERP produce accurate financial entries

Financial Reporting and Validation

• Define and configure financial reporting outputs including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Validate that system-generated reports are accurate and reconcile correctly
• Identify and resolve configuration gaps or discrepancies before the system goes live
• Document accounting workflows, configurations, and reporting structures for ongoing reference

Ongoing Accounting Support

• Support month-end close processes and ensure the ERP produces clean, reconciled financials
• Assist with US tax compliance requirements including sales tax setup within the ERP
• Provide guidance to internal team members on accounting workflows within the system
• Flag issues, gaps, or improvement opportunities as the system is adopted and used in production

What You Bring

• Proven US accounting experience with a strong understanding of US GAAP
• Experience accounting for a business that stocks and sells physical product including inventory valuation, COGS, and order-to-cash workflows
• Familiarity with ERP accounting modules and how accounting is configured within enterprise systems
• Experience with at least one recognized ERP platform such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Acumatica, Epicor Prophet 21, Sage, Odoo, Infor, or SAP is a strong plus
• Strong attention to detail with a zero-tolerance approach to inaccuracies in financial configuration
• Ability to work independently and make sound accounting judgments without constant oversight
• Clear written and verbal English communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and the ERP development team

Nice to Have

• Experience setting up or configuring an accounting module during an ERP implementation or migration
• Background in wholesale, distribution, e-commerce, or product-based business accounting
• Familiarity with US sales tax configuration and compliance within ERP systems
• CPA or equivalent accounting credential
• Experience working with a custom or proprietary ERP rather than only off-the-shelf platforms