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US Accountant

Cloud Accountant Staffing

Other,

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Finance and accounting roles cover bookkeeping, accounts, payroll and qualified accountants, a stable career path in every SA city.

This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, finance roles in South Africa typically pay R12 000 to R40 000 a month (indicative).

Job description

Locations: Philippines, Latin America and South Africa (100% Remote)

Employment Type: Full-time Independent Contractor (exclusive commitment)

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the candidate's market rate, experience, skills, and overall qualifications

  • Philippines - $1,400–$2,400 USD per month
  • Latin America - $1,600-$3,500 USD per month
  • South Africa - $1,400-$2,100 USD per month

Imagine owning a clean, predictable close — every month. Your checklists sharp, your reconciliations airtight, your reports telling a story leaders can act on. That’s this role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll support fast-growing U.S. companies and CPA firms as a Philippines-based US Accountant — driving both accuracy and clarity. Full-time IC with exclusivity. No other engagements after hire.

You see accounting as a system: inputs tidy, flows efficient, outputs decision-ready. You’ll own the close, stitch together AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations, then ship reporting that blends variance insight with plain-English commentary. Along the way you’ll standardize checklists, codify playbooks, and turn “oops” into automation.

If you like turning chaos into order and insights into action — welcome.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • You’ve closed books for U.S. entities and can hit the ground running with minimal supervision
  • You balance precision with practicality — you know when to dive deep and when to move fast
  • You enjoy creating order (SOPs, templates, checklists) and love clean ledgers and tidy reconciliations
  • You’re tech-curious and look for ways to automate routine work and reduce errors
  • You build trust with clients through consistent delivery, transparency, and simple explanations

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

Financial Reporting

Your reports tell a story leaders can act on.

  • Prepare timely balance sheets, P&Ls, and cash-flow statements with variance analysis and plain-English insights
  • Build budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash-flow projections; monitor burn and runway for SMB clients
  • Join standing client calls, translate financials into plain English, and proactively flag risks and opportunities

Books & Reconciliations

Precision is your baseline, not your ceiling.

  • Manage the books end-to-end: AP/AR, month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and the general ledger
  • Reconcile bank, credit card, merchant, and loan accounts; investigate and clear discrepancies
  • Run payroll accurately: calculate wages, deductions, and withholdings; coordinate approvals; ensure on-time processing
  • Maintain organized, audit-ready files and strong documentation across periods and entities

Process & Systems

Build the playbooks. Be the one who turns chaos into clarity.

  • Standardize checklists, close calendars, and SOPs; suggest tech automations (rules, workflows, integrations)
  • Maintain data quality and controls — every file clean, every period documented, every record audit-ready

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
  • 2+ years of U.S. accounting/bookkeeping experience (public practice or industry)
  • QuickBooks Online proficiency — required, with clean documented workflows
  • Strong English communication — written, spoken, and client-facing; service-oriented mindset
  • Experienced CPA or non-CPA — both are welcome here
  • Ownership mentality: organized, deadline-driven, managing multiple clients without sacrificing accuracy
  • Comfortable working U.S. business hours (night shift, PH-based)

Preferred (nice to have):

  • Xero, Bill.com (or similar AP/AR automation)
  • G-Suite/Excel (pivot tables, lookups), and basic reporting/BI tools

HOW WE WORK

Quality: Close checklists, review notes, and documentation are part of every engagement

Security: Best practices for data privacy, MFA, and least-privilege access — always

Collaboration: Slack/Zoom standups, shared task boards, and predictable review cycles

WHY CAS IS DIFFERENT

We're not a gig platform.

We're not a freelance marketplace.

We're not a short-term staffing agency.

At CAS, we invest in professionals who want to build long-term careers supporting U.S. accounting firms and businesses. We believe in creating meaningful opportunities—not just placements.

Here's what you can expect when you join CAS:

  • Competitive USD compensation based on your location, experience, technical expertise, and role
  • 100% permanent remote work with long-term client opportunities
  • Company-provided equipment, including a laptop, monitor(s), and essential accessories
  • 15 days of paid time off annually, plus applicable local holidays
  • Guaranteed annual salary increases based on your anniversary
  • Referral rewards of up to USD $1,000
  • Monthly CAS Flex Perks to support your remote work and well-being
  • Structured Week 0 onboarding, training, and ongoing support throughout your journey
  • Exposure to leading U.S. accounting firms across a wide range of industries
  • A collaborative, documentation-first culture where your growth and success matter

At CAS, you're not just filling a role—you'll build a long-term career with a team that's invested in your success.

CONTRACT & EXCLUSIVITY

Full-time Independent Contractor opportunity open to candidates in the Philippines, Latin America, and South Africa. This role requires an exclusive full-time commitment. Candidates must not engage in other employment or freelance work that creates a conflict of interest or affects their ability to meet the expectations of the role. Conflict-of-interest checks may apply.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Application & Prescreening
  • Technical Assessment
  • Profile and Pre-interview Preparation
  • Client Interview
  • Employment Offer and Onboarding

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

Your next big career move starts here.

https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cas

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This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, finance roles in South Africa typically pay R12 000 to R40 000 a month (indicative).

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