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Overview

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Accountant based in Brazil.

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Finance & AccountingAccountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing Finance & Accounting team in a fully remote environment. In this role, you will support daily accounting operations and contribute to an accurate and efficient month-end closing process. You will manage financial reconciliations, assist with accounts payable and receivable, and maintain reliable financial records and reporting schedules. Working closely with the Finance Controller and other teams, you will help ensure compliance, strengthen internal controls, and improve accounting workflows. This position offers an opportunity to develop your accounting expertise while supporting a dynamic, growing business. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

You will support a broad range of accounting activities, ensuring financial accuracy, timely reporting, and efficient day-to-day operations.

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations across operating accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.

Reconcile corporate credit card transactions, review expense classifications and receipts, and follow up on missing documentation.

Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, and documentation while identifying unusual variances or outstanding balances.

Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable subledgers with the general ledger and review aging reports.

Support accounts payable processing, including vendor invoice coding, three-way matching, payment runs, and vendor inquiries.

Assist with accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, and collections follow-up.

Maintain prepaid expense schedules and fixed asset registers, recording additions, disposals, and monthly depreciation.

Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and contractor-related expenses.

Support intercompany transactions, elimination entries, and reconciliation of balances across business entities.

Follow the month-end close checklist, meet reporting deadlines, and assist with profit and loss and balance sheet variance analysis.

Prepare supporting documentation and financial schedules for external audits, tax preparers, lenders, and investors.

Assist with sales tax reporting, 1099 preparation, and other compliance requirements.

Help maintain the chart of accounts, accounting policies, and internal control documentation.

Identify opportunities to automate and streamline recurring reconciliations and accounting processes.

Provide additional support for finance and financial planning and analysis requests from leadership and project teams.

Requirements

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The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, strong analytical abilities, and the organizational skills needed to support multiple financial processes in a growing environment.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

1–3 years of professional accounting experience.

Working knowledge of US GAAP, double-entry accounting principles, and month-end closing procedures.

Hands-on experience with bank, credit card, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial data and documentation.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines.

Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.

Proactive approach to following up on outstanding items and resolving discrepancies.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a fast-paced, evolving work environment.

Advanced English proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively in an international business environment.

Must be based in Latin America and available to work full-time during Eastern Time Zone business hours.

Access to a reliable computer and stable, high-speed internet connection.

Willingness to provide professional references for background or reference checks when requested.

What We Offer

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Full-time, fully remote position open to candidates based in Latin America.

Competitive compensation, with candidates invited to indicate their expected monthly service fee in USD.

Opportunity to work closely with the Finance Controller and gain exposure to multiple accounting functions.

Hands-on experience supporting financial operations, reporting, and compliance processes.

Professional development opportunities within a growing Finance & Accounting team.

Collaborative environment offering opportunities to contribute ideas and improve existing processes.

Exposure to a dynamic business environment and cross-functional collaboration.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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✓Full-time, fully remote position open to candidates based in Latin America.

✓Competitive compensation, with candidates invited to indicate their expected monthly service fee in USD.

✓Opportunity to work closely with the Finance Controller and gain exposure to multiple accounting functions.

✓Hands-on experience supporting financial operations, reporting, and compliance processes.

✓Professional development opportunities within a growing Finance & Accounting team.

✓Collaborative environment offering opportunities to contribute ideas and improve existing processes.

✓Exposure to a dynamic business environment and cross-functional collaboration.