Senior Accountant

Hi there! We are South and our client is looking for a Senior Accountant!

Note to Applicants:

• Eligibility: This position is open to candidates residing in Latin America.

• Application Language: Please submit your CV in English. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.

• Professional Presentation: We encourage you to showcase your professional experience by including a Loom video in the application form. While this is optional, candidates who provide a video presentation will be given priority.

• Interview Policy: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during interviews are strictly prohibited.

• Note: As part of the final stages of the selection process, contractors may be asked to provide professional references for a reference check. If you're selected, you may also be asked to update their LinkedIn profile. 🙂

Overview
We're seeking a senior accountant to own month-end close and higher-complexity accounting work across a portfolio of clients, including review-level financial statement engagements and light financial analysis. This role suits someone who is technically strong, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with limited oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly period-end close for assigned clients following a high-quality of work checklist and to US GAAP standards

• Prepare adjusting journal entries, including complex and non-routine entries

• Support and execute review-level financial statement engagements

• Reconcile accounts and ensure the accuracy and integrity of client financials

• Prepare and review 3-statement financial statements for clients

• Prepare brief financial analysis based on client financial statements leveraging integrated reporting tools

• Work directly with clients to facilitate successful completion of period close and other financial tasks

• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and flag issues for follow-up

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience working with U.S. GAAP, ideally in a public accounting or multi-client environment

• Strong experience with full-cycle close and complex journal entries

• Experience in a client-facing role managing direct communication and information-gathering correspondence on a regular basis

• Basic working knowledge of tax concepts for entities

• Experience managing a dynamic calendar with many ongoing engagements at the same time

• Experience with review and compilation engagements under (SSARS)

• Significant experience with and knowledge of U.S. GAAP

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

• Fluency in English C1 - reading, writing, and speaking

If this opportunity sounds good to you, send us your resume!