Associate Staff Accountant – Client Accounting Services

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

📋 Description

• Record and categorize daily transactions related to bank, credit card, payroll, and other journal entries into the appropriate general ledger accounts and classifications.

• Assist in monthly reconciliations of accounts, including bank, credit card, loan, intercompany, and balance sheet accounts.

• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for essential balance sheet accounts.

• Aid in accounts payable functions, which encompass entering vendor invoices, verifying coding and approvals, maintaining vendor records, scheduling payments, and monitoring accounts payable aging.

• Assist in accounts receivable functions by creating and sending invoices, applying customer payments, aiding in collections follow-ups, and tracking accounts receivable aging.

• Support payroll processes, including validating pay data, uploading payroll entries, posting payroll journal entries, and reconciling payroll-related accounts.

• Maintain well-organized electronic workpapers and documentation.

• Aid in preparing standardized monthly financial reporting packages for senior personnel.

• Research and resolve basic discrepancies or data issues under the guidance of a Staff Accountant or CAS Manager.

• Communicate with internal team members and occasionally clients through email, chat, and video conferencing.

• Contribute to process enhancements and document repeatable procedures in firm Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Solid grasp of fundamental accounting principles, including debits/credits and the structure of financial statements.

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

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

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in coding transactions and performing reconciliations.

• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Comfortable working with checklists, documented procedures, and standardized workflows.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to receive feedback, coaching, and learn new systems.

• High level of integrity and respect for client confidentiality.

• Candidates must be based in Mexico.

🏝️ Benefits

• Training and mentorship from Staff Accountants and CAS leadership.

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

• Exposure to various industries and clients, with increasing responsibilities.

• Remote work.