Remote Staff Accountant
HireLatam is a premier recruitment agency that places top Latin American talent in independent contractor roles in US companies. With a proven track record and a commitment to excellence, we're your trusted partner in the pursuit of career success. Our extensive network, personalized approach, and supportive guidance ensure that you're in the best hands to find your next job opportunity. Job Title: Remote Staff Accountant (100% Work From Home) Location: Remote from Latin America Position Type: Full-time Salary: $2,500 - 3,000 USD/month paid via bank transfer or Thera Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m to 5:00p.m Eastern Time Job Overview: Our client is a leading civil engineering and construction management firm based in Northern Virginia, serving both public and private sector clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The company specializes in site development, utilities, roadway construction, and infrastructure improvements, providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions from design through project completion. Their team is dedicated to technical excellence, client satisfaction, and delivering projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Responsibilities:
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations for multiple entities
- Coordinate research and correction of outstanding or disputed transactions
- Record daily cash deposits, intercompany transfers and GL transactions
- Assist with balance sheet account reconciliations (deposits, prepaids, due to/from accounts, Notes Payable)
- Manage credit card expense tracking application (FYLE)
- Assist with fixed asset, prepaid schedules, as needed
- Perform medical benefit reconciliations
- Perform intercompany reconciliations
- Record payroll transactions into Quickbooks
- Assist the CFO and Sr. Accountant with monthly and quarterly closeouts
- Assist AR with reports and/or client communications (backup)
Qualifications, Skills, and Key Competencies: Top 3 requirements:
- BS degree in accounting
- 3+ years of general accounting experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Software Requirements
- Working knowledge of Quickbooks (desktop version) and/or Sage Intacct
Hardware Requirements
- PC computer and 2 monitors.
- A device with a minimum of 16GB RAM
- A Windows-based device (no Mac computers)
- Stable, reliable internet and a consistent, dedicated work setup at all times
Other requirements relevant to the client:
- Frequent travel or relocation should be discouraged unless they can guarantee strong connectivity
Tentative training schedule: Days 1-30;
- Handling basic GL accounts for specific company
- Assistance with bank and credit card reconciliations
- Working knowledge of existing schedules
- Working knowledge of internal sharefile network
- Independent handling of communications with internal team members (accounting, billing, PM)
Day 31-60:
- Independent handling of all GL accounts for all entities
- Account reconciliations and account balance confirmations
- Handling FYLE application and corresponding staff communications
- Entering payroll transactions
- Assisting with intercompany and benefit reconciliations
- Assisting with AR communications and/or reports
61-90 days:
- Handling of the assigned tasks independently, with additional training as required.
Application Disclaimer: Please Read Before Proceeding To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, all applications must meet the mandatory requirements listed in the job description. Voice/Video Recording is REQUIRED Your application CANNOT be considered without a voice or video recording. It must be at least 30 seconds long and in English. Submissions in any other language or missing a recording will be automatically disqualified. Mandatory Knockout Questions Each application includes knockout questions designed to verify minimum qualifications required by the client. If you answer "NO" to any of these, you will be immediately disqualified from the hiring process for not having the experience requested for the role. Please note that the citizenship question is also a knockout if you answer "YES" as we are only able to hire Latin American talent based in Latin America. Apply Wisely To maintain fairness, please apply to no more than three jobs and only if you fully meet the listed qualifications. Applying to roles you don’t qualify for will not improve your chances and may affect future applications. Check Your SPAM Folder All important updates will be sent via email, so be sure to check your inbox and spam/junk folders to avoid missing any communication. We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application!