Associate Staff Accountant – Client Accounting Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Argentina.

📋 Description

• Accurately record and categorize daily transactions related to bank accounts, credit cards, payroll, and other journal entries to the appropriate general ledger accounts and classifications.

• Assist in the monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, credit cards, loans, intercompany transactions, and balance sheets.

• Prepare and uphold supporting schedules for significant balance sheet accounts.

• Aid in the accounts payable processes, encompassing vendor invoices, coding, approvals, vendor records, payments, and accounts payable aging.

• Support accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, applying payments, following up on collections, and accounts receivable aging.

• Assist with payroll operations, including payroll journal entries and reconciliations related to payroll accounts.

• Keep well-organized electronic workpapers and documentation.

• Aid in the preparation of standardized monthly financial reporting packages for senior personnel.

• Investigate and resolve basic variances or data discrepancies under the guidance of senior staff.

• Engage with internal team members and occasionally clients through email, chat, and video communications.

• Contribute to process enhancements and document reproducible procedures in the firm’s standard operating procedures (SOPs).

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (or currently pursuing with relevant experience).

• 2–5 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a client accounting services setting (internships and part-time positions are acceptable).

• Strong grasp of fundamental accounting principles, including debits and credits, as well as the structure of financial statements.

• Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar) is preferred.

• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets, including basic formulas and data organization skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in transaction coding and reconciliation tasks.

• Capable of managing multiple client deadlines and prioritizing tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Comfortable employing checklists, documented procedures, and standardized workflows.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A collaborative attitude and willingness to accept feedback, coaching, and learn new systems.

• High level of integrity and commitment to client confidentiality.

🏝️ Benefits

• Training and mentorship from Staff Accountants and CAS leadership.

• Opportunities for advancement into a Staff Accountant role over time.

• Exposure to diverse industries and clients, with escalating responsibilities.

• Remote work flexibility.