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: $1,800 - $2,500 USD/Monthly Schedule: Monday - Friday, from 8 A.M to 5 P.M, CST. Position Overview: Our Client provides next-generation self-storage facilities and apartment communities across the Midwestern United States. They are dedicated to delivering clean, secure, and affordable solutions to their customers through a portfolio of over 30 entities. As a growing organization, they are focused on building a proactive, data-driven finance team committed to scaling operations through technology and continuous improvement. The Role Our Client is seeking a Staff Accountant to serve as a key member of their Finance team. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this individual will own and execute day-to-day accounting operations across a diverse portfolio of storage and apartment entities. This is a high-impact role requiring significant ownership; the successful candidate will not only maintain current and accurate financial statements but will actively leverage technology and AI tools to build a best-in-class finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue & Accounts Receivable Management

• Reconciles revenue data recorded in property management systems to ensure accurate monthly reporting across all portfolios.
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations for all entities and verifies that revenue is correctly posted in the ERP.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies between property management systems, the ERP, and bank records.

Accounts Payable & Compliance

• Processes and reviews bills across 30+ entities, ensuring proper coding, completeness, and timely approval.
• Monitors and tracks autopay obligations and performs monthly credit card reconciliations for all company cards.
• Supports the annual 1099 filing process and maintains diligent tracking of vendor W-9s, Certificates of Insurance, and Lien Waivers.

Month-End Close & Process Optimization

• Executes assigned month-end close tasks with high accuracy to support the production of reliable financial statements.
• Prepares reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts and assists in compiling reports for internal stakeholders and investors.
• Proactively identifies and proposes improvements to accounting processes, including opportunities for automation and system integration.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–4 years of accounting experience, ideally within a multi-entity or real estate environment.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with an ERP (DualEntry is a plus) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with property management systems (e.g., Cubby, TenantCloud) and spend management platforms (e.g., Ramp) is highly preferred.
• Innovation Mindset: A genuine interest in AI tools and workflow automation to improve financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Communication: Clear, collaborative communication skills for working within a small, tight-knit team.

Core Competencies

• Proactive Ownership: Takes the initiative to flag issues before they become problems and manages tasks independently.
• Detail-Oriented: Maintains high standards for accuracy and habitually questions inconsistencies in data.
• Adaptability: Excited to learn new software, explore emerging AI tools, and grow into broader responsibilities as the company scales.

Benefits

• Growth: Significant opportunity to influence and improve the finance function of a growing company.
• Innovation: Work in an environment that encourages the use of AI and modern automation.
• Stability: Stable, full-time remote contract with a consistent US-based schedule.
• Professional Exposure: Gain experience managing a complex, multi-entity real estate portfolio.

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!