Us Junior Accountant (South Africa)

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

Job summary

A financial staffing agency in South Africa is seeking a Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper. You will be responsible for reconciling accounts, maintaining financial records, and supporting clients through effective communication. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of U.S. bookkeeping experience. This full-time position offers flexibility to work from home and competitive compensation based on experience.

Benefits

15 days PTO annually

Company-provided equipment

Exposure to diverse U.S. industries

Qualifications

• 2+ years of U.S. bookkeeping experience with SMBs.
• Experience in direct customer communication.
• Working knowledge of modern cloud workflows.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts and categorize transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Act as the main contact for clients, handling inquiries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Customer communication

Tool comfort with Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper

Location

South Africa (% Remote)

Employment Type

Full-time (exclusive commitment)

Compensation

$1,-$1, per month (commensurate with experience, scope & location)

Time-zone Alignment

9am–5pm U.S. Eastern

About the Job

You turn chaos into clean books.

As a Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper with Cloud Accountant Staffing, you'll reconcile accounts, categorize transactions, clear discrepancies, and deliver tidy, decision-ready financials—while keeping clients informed and unblocked.

You’ll grow quickly by supporting a portfolio of small businesses across industries and tools, with clear playbooks and close coaching.

About the Role

You’ll be the steady rhythm behind "month-end calm" : clean ledgers, on‑time submissions, and crisp updates that clients actually understand.

Expect real ownership—daily check‑ins, weekly 1 : 1s, clear KPIs—and a supportive environment where SOPs, templates, and feedback loops help you get better fast.

You bring the curiosity; we’ll bring the playbook.

What You’ll Do

Bookkeeping & Close

Category transactions and reconcile bank, credit card, merchant, and loan accounts with airtight tie‑outs.

Post journal entries and adjustments to ensure accuracy and completeness (prepayments, accruals, reclasses).

Maintain general ledger hygiene and keep financial records current across periods and entities.

Prepare month‑end submissions for review with clear notes on variances and outstanding items.

Client Support & Communication

Act as the primary point of contact for your assigned clients: answer questions, request documents, and unblock work through proactive, empathetic communication (written & verbal).

Share plain‑English summaries of what changed, what's pending, and what's next.

Rhythm & Reporting

Daily check‑ins summarizing tasks completed, blockers, and questions; weekly 1 : 1s for goal progress.

Hit portfolio‑level KPIs (response times, quality scores, month‑end & year‑end delivery) with coaching and templates.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

At least 2+ years of U.S. bookkeeping (or tax filing) experience with SMBs and at least 2+ years of direct customer communication (email / calls) supporting SMB clients.

Working knowledge of accounting principles, softwares, and modern cloud workflows.

Attention to detail that borders on fussy (in the best way) and an ownership mentality—you close loops.

Coachability : low-ego, feedback-hungry, growth-oriented.

Tool comfort : Google Workspace / Microsoft Office; bonus if you've touched AP / AR or expense tools.

English communication : clear, concise, and client‑friendly.

The Ideal Candidate

You love turning messy inputs into balanced, reconciled, and explainable outputs.

You're predictive, not reactive—you ask for what you need early and suggest simple fixes.

You treat SOPs and checklists as living documents—and you improve them after each win.

You thrive on consistency (habits, templates, naming) and momentum (small wins daily).

Compensation & Perks

USD monthly compensation, competitive to market, based on experience & location.

Permanent WFH with company‑provided equipment (laptop, monitor, accessories) and required specs.

15 days PTO annually + local public holidays in your country of residence.

Exposure to diverse U.S. industries and modern bookkeeping stacks; tight feedback loops and documented methods.

Contract Status & Exclusivity

This is a full‑time role.

Exclusivity is required—no part‑time or freelance work once hired.

Equipment & Tools (Minimums)

Laptop : Mac (M GB SSD) or Windows (Intel i7-12th / 13th gen, 8GB+ RAM, NVMe GB+, Windows 11 Pro).

Peripherals : External monitor, headset, privacy screen.

Internet :

Mbps stable connection.

Success Metrics (You'll be supported to hit these)

Portfolio churn :

Month‑end submissions : =50% of portfolio submitted each month.

Quality review score : =75% (ramping) ? =85% (ramped).

24h message response rate : =98%; Message / Call quality : =80% (ramping) ? =85% (ramped).

Year‑end financial package delivery : =80% by deadline.

How We Work

Quality‑first : predictable close calendars, review notes, and neat folders—every time.

Security : MFA, least‑privilege access, and secure file‑sharing are non‑negotiable.

Collaboration : Slack / Zoom check‑ins, shared task boards, and fast feedback.

Application Process

Application & Prescreening

Skills & Aptitude Assessment

Profile and Pre‑interview Preparation

Client Interview

Employment Offer and Onboarding

Ready to take the next step?

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