US Accountant (South Africa)

Cloud Accountant Staffing; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A remote accounting firm is seeking a full-time Independent Contractor based in South Africa to handle US accounting tasks. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in US accounting/bookkeeping, proficiency in QuickBooks Online, and a strong service-oriented mindset. Responsibilities include financial reporting, client collaboration, and managing accounts payable/receivable. Competitive compensation of $1,400–$2,100 per month is offered along with permanent work-from-home support and 15 days of paid time off annually.

Benefits

15 days PTO annually

Company-provided equipment

Exposure to diverse US industries

Qualifications

• 3+ years of US accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Strong command of English for client-facing communication.
• Familiarity with AP/AR processes and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely financial reports and variance analysis.
• Manage AP/AR, month-end close, and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with US clients and manage multiple accounts.

Skills

QuickBooks Online proficiency

Client collaboration

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Ownership mentality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Xero

Bill.com

G-Suite/Excel

Job description

Location: South Africa (100% Remote)

Employment Type: Full-time Independent Contractor (exclusive commitment)

Compensation: $1,400–$2,100 USD per month (commensurate with experience and skills)

About the Job

Imagine owning a clean, predictable close—every month. Your checklists are sharp, your reconciliations airtight, and your reports tell a story leaders can act on. That’s this role. You’ll support fast-growing US companies and CPA firms as a South Africa-based US Accountant, driving both accuracy and clarity. Full-time IC with exclusivity (no other engagements after hire). If you like turning chaos into order and insights into action—welcome.

About the Role

You see accounting as a system: inputs tidy, flows efficient, outputs decision-ready. You’ll own the close, stitch together AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations, then ship reporting that blends variance insight with plain-English commentary. Along the way you’ll standardize checklists, codify playbooks, and turn “oops” into automation.

What You’ll Do

• Budgeting & forecasting: Build budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash-flow projections; monitor burn and runway for SMB clients.
• Own financial reporting: Prepare timely balance sheets, P&Ls, and cash-flow statements, plus management reports with variance analysis and insights.
• Client collaboration: Join standing calls, translate financials into plain English, and proactively flag risks and opportunities.
• Manage the books end-to-end: AP/AR, month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and the general ledger.
• Bank & account reconciliations: Reconcile bank, credit card, merchant, and loan accounts; investigate and clear discrepancies.
• Process improvement: Standardize checklists, close calendars, and SOPs; suggest tech automations (rules, workflows, integrations).
• Run payroll accurately: Calculate wages, deductions, and withholdings; coordinate approvals; ensure on-time processing.
• Data quality & controls: Maintain organized, audit-ready files and strong documentation across periods and entities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of US accounting/bookkeeping experience (public practice or industry).
• QuickBooks Online proficiency (required) with clean, documented workflows.
• Experienced CPA or non-CPA—both welcome to apply.
• Comfortable collaborating with US-based teammates and clients across time zones.
• Preferred Experience: Xero, Bill.com (or similar AP/AR automation), G-Suite/Excel (pivot tables, lookups), and basic reporting/BI.
• Strong command of English (written & spoken), client-facing communication, and service-oriented mindset.
• Ownership mentality: organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple clients without sacrificing accuracy.
• Time-zone alignment: Comfortable working US business hours

The Ideal Candidate

• You’ve closed books for US entities and can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
• You balance precision with practicality—you know when to dive deep and when to move fast.
• You enjoy creating order (SOPs, templates, checklists) and love clean ledgers and tidy reconciliations.
• You’re tech-curious and look for ways to automate routine work and reduce errors.
• You build trust with clients through consistent delivery, transparency, and simple explanations.

Compensation & Perks

• Monthly compensation in USD: $1,400–$2,100 depending on experience and portfolio complexity.
• Permanent WFH with company-provided equipment (laptop, monitor, accessories).
• 15 days PTO annually + public holidays
• Exposure to diverse US industries and modern remote practices.
• Supportive, documentation-first culture with clear review standards.

Contract Status & Exclusivity

This is an independent contractor engagement based in South Africa. Full-time exclusivity is required. Candidates must not hold other part-time or freelance engagements once hired. Conflict-of-interest checks may apply.

How We Work

• Tooling: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Bill.com, Slack/Zoom, and shared workspaces.
• Quality: Close checklists, review notes, and documentation are part of every engagement.
• Security: Follow best practices for data privacy, MFA, and least-privilege access.

Application Process

1. Application & Prescreening
2. Skills & Aptitude Assessment
3. Profile and Pre-interview Preparation
4. Client Interview
5. Employment Offer and Onboarding

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