Job Description
Staff Accountant – Remote (Puerto Rico)
About Us
We are a fast-growing outsourced accounting firm supporting a diverse mix of clients across industries. Our team operates in a distributed model with U.S. leadership and a dedicated office in the Philippines. We focus on delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting while fostering long-term client relationships.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant based in Puerto Rico to join our client accounting services team. This role will manage daily accounting functions, collaborate with our Philippines-based team, and support a portfolio of client accounts. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financials, reconciliations, and reporting.
- What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with our offshore team to manage client accounting tasks.
- Lead the month-end close process for assigned clients.
- Oversee AP, AR, and GL activities to ensure accurate reporting.
- Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations (prepaids, undeposited funds, delivery reconciliations, tips, etc.).
- Support compliance with sales tax filings and year-end 1099s.
- Review client reporting packages, including cash forecasts and KPIs.
- Provide variance analysis and ad hoc reports to highlight insights.
- What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of general ledger accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent English communication (written & verbal).
- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple clients.
- Willingness to learn, be coached, and coach others as part of a collaborative team.
- Preferred
- Experience working with offshore or outsourced accounting teams.
- Understanding of GAAP.
- Why Join Us
- Competitive salary: $38,000–$42,000 annually (based on experience).
- Fully remote position in Puerto Rico.
- Direct hire with long-term stability.
- Opportunity to work with a supportive, process-driven team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
- Benefits:
- Work from home
- Application Question(s):
- Do you have reliable high-speed internet and a backup plan for electricity outages (such as a generator, battery backup, or alternative location) to support remote work?
- Do you have experience preparing financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)?
- Do you have hands-on experience with balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., prepaids, undeposited funds, tips, third-party reconciliations)? Please describe
- Scenario: The actual cash balance in the bank is positive, but your book balance is showing negative.
- Question: What are some possible reasons for this discrepancy, and how would you go about identifying the cause?
- This position offers a salary range of $38,000 – $42,000 per year, depending on experience. Does this range align with your expectations?
- This position requires the completion of a technical accounting assessment before scheduling an interview. Are you comfortable completing this step as part of the application process?
- Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
- Experience:
- month end close: 2 years (Required)
- Location:
- Puerto Rico (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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