Accounting Team Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee the accrual accounting processes for essential company operations, which includes managing loan-related income and expenses, in compliance with US GAAP.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports.

• Supervise two Accounting Analysts, ensuring their work is accurate and completed on time, adhering to the 10-business-day closing deadline.

• Assess the proper accounting treatment for new transactions and events.

• Create FAS 91 working papers to support deferred income and expense accounting.

• Reconcile loan collections with banking activities and record accounting entries accordingly.

• Calculate gains and losses associated with asset resolution.

• Manage accounting for interest expenses and interest income.

• Handle accounting for prepaid expenses.

• Account for loan suspense adjustments and related loan income and expenses.

• Prepare reconciliations for balance-sheet accounts.

• Record loan activities, including collections, debt payments, and interest payments.

• Conduct weekly reviews of analysts' work.

• Generate weekly calculations of asset-resolution gains/losses and account for the related activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.

• Intermediate Chartered Accountancy (Inter-CA) qualification.

• 5–10 years of experience in accounting.

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with US GAAP.

• Familiarity with financial reporting and accounting procedures.

• Experience in leading or managing accounting team members.

• Availability to work Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time.

• A reliable internet connection and a professional remote work setup are required.

• Resume/CV must be submitted in English.

• Preferred experience in banking, real estate, or service-oriented businesses within the United States.

• Technical proficiency in: US GAAP, Sage 300, LAPRO, Advanced Excel, Power BI, financial reporting, and accounting ERP systems.

• Strong communication skills, both clear and timely.

• Demonstrated accountability.

• Leadership capabilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Compensation paid in USD.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Fully remote work environment.