Senior Accounting Assistant

TL;DR

Senior Accounting Assistant (Accounting/Bookkeeping): Supporting a U.S.-based accounting firm with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing across multiple client accounts with an accent on QuickBooks/Sage accuracy and financial reporting. Focus on investigating discrepancies, preparing cash flow and management reports, and supporting tax and audit readiness while working independently in a remote setup.

Location: Remote (South Africa / Philippines)

Salary: $600–$900 per month

Company

hirify.global hires remote accounting support for a growing U.S.-based accounting firm.

What you will do

• Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks and Sage.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, and support month-end and year-end closing for multiple client accounts.
• Prepare financial reports and cash flow summaries; monitor financial data for inconsistencies and trends.
• Assist with forecasting workbooks, financial projections, and scenario analysis for startup and growth-stage businesses.
• Support tax season administration and audit preparation, including documentation gathering and reconciliations.
• Track deadlines and deliverables across a portfolio of ~12–13 clients and coordinate priorities with the firm owner.

Requirements

• Strong accounting and bookkeeping background with excellent reconciliation and financial reporting skills.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online/Desktop.
• Experience with Sage accounting software or ability to learn it quickly.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong data entry accuracy with attention to detail.
• Ability to support multiple clients/entities simultaneously.
• Accounting degree or equivalent accounting qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% remote work.
• Part-time role: 20 hours per week.
• Bonuses: $50 birthday bonus, $200 testimonial bonus, and $500 entry monthly raffle.
• No tracker policy (“NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM!”).
• AI tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, with final decisions made by humans.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed with possible AI-assisted screening, followed by human evaluation.
• Final hiring decisions are made by humans.