US Junior Accountant

Location: South Africa (100% Remote) Employment Type: Full-time (exclusive commitment) Compensation: $1,200-$1,600 (commensurate with experience, scope & location) Time-zone alignment: 9am–5pm U.S. Eastern About the Job You turn chaos into clean books. As a Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper with Cloud Accountant Staffing, you’ll reconcile accounts, categorize transactions, clear discrepancies, and deliver tidy, decision-ready financials—while keeping clients informed and unblocked. You’ll grow range quickly by supporting a portfolio of small businesses across industries and tools, with clear playbooks and close coaching. About the Role You’ll be the steady rhythm behind “month-end calm”: clean ledgers, on-time submissions, and crisp updates that clients actually understand. Expect real ownership—daily check-ins, weekly 1:1s, clear KPIs—and a supportive environment where SOPs, templates, and feedback loops help you get better fast. You bring the curiosity; we’ll bring the playbook. What You’ll Do Bookkeeping & Close Categorize transactions and reconcile bank, credit card, merchant, and loan accounts with airtight tie-outs. Post journal entries and adjustments to ensure accuracy and completeness (prepayments, accruals, reclasses). Maintain general ledger hygiene and keep financial records current across periods and entities. Prepare month-end submissions for review with clear notes on variances and outstanding items. Client Support & Communication Act as the primary point of contact for your assigned clients: answer questions, request documents, and unblock work through proactive, empathetic communication (written & verbal). Share plain-English summaries of what changed, what’s pending, and what’s next. Rhythm & Reporting Daily check-ins summarizing tasks completed, blockers, and questions; weekly 1:1s for goal progress. Hit portfolio-level KPIs (response times, quality scores, month-end & year-end delivery) with coaching and templates. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline At least 2+ years of U.S. bookkeeping (or tax filing) experience with SMBs and at least 2+ years of direct customer communication (email/calls) supporting SMB clients Working knowledge of accounting principles, softwares, and modern cloud workflows Attention to detail that borders on fussy (in the best way) and an ownership mentality—you close loops. Coachability: low-ego, feedback-hungry, growth-oriented. Tool comfort: Google Workspace / Microsoft Office; bonus if you’ve touched AP/AR or expense tools. English communication: clear, concise, and client-friendly. The Ideal Candidate You love turning messy inputs into balanced, reconciled, and explainable outputs. You’re predictive, not reactive—you ask for what you need early and suggest simple fixes. You treat SOPs and checklists as living documents—and you improve them after each win. You thrive on consistency (habits, templates, naming) and momentum (small wins daily). Compensation & Perks USD monthly compensation, competitive to market, based on experience & location. Permanent WFH with company-provided equipment (laptop, monitor, accessories) and required specs 15 days PTO annually + local public holidays in your country of residence. Exposure to diverse U.S. industries and modern bookkeeping stacks; tight feedback loops and documented methods. Contract Status & Exclusivity This is a full-time role. Exclusivity is required—no part-time or freelance work once hired. Equipment & Tools (Minimums) To ensure a smooth and productive remote work experience, candidates should have access to reliable equipment and a stable internet connection: Laptop: Mac (M1 / 128GB SSD) or Windows (Intel i7-12th/13th gen, 8GB+ RAM, NVMe 128GB+, Windows 11 Pro). Peripherals: External monitor, headset, privacy screen. Internet: 75–100 Mbps stable connection. Success Metrics (You’ll be supported to hit these) Portfolio churn: