Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Remote – Latin America Preferred (Colombia strongly preferred)

Type of Contract: Contractor

Salary Range: Market Rates

Language Requirements: High English Proficiency Required (Fluent spoken and written English; strong communication skills are mandatory)

We are seeking a skilled Accounting Manager with experience in outsourced accounting environments to join our growing team. You will play a key role in managing accounting operations for multiple U.S.-based clients, overseeing transactional accounting processes, payroll, reporting, and month-end close activities. Your work will directly impact operational accuracy, financial visibility, and client satisfaction across a diverse portfolio of businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for multiple client accounts simultaneously in an outsourced accounting environment
• Execute month-end close processes, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Process payroll and support employee onboarding activities through payroll systems
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, bill pay, and transactional accounting workflows
• Maintain accurate accounting records and client workpapers within QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop/Enterprise
• Prepare and support sales tax filings and ensure compliance with U.S. accounting standards and deadlines
• Build and maintain Excel-based financial reports, dashboards, budgeting models, and forecasting tools for clients

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience within an outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, or client-services environment
• Proven experience managing multiple clients and priorities simultaneously
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop/Enterprise
• Fluent English communication skills with the ability to confidently interact with U.S.-based stakeholders
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, data analysis, and reporting functions
• Experience with payroll processing and accounts payable/accounts receivable workflows
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting clients in the Logistics or HVAC industries
• Familiarity with tools such as Ramp, Bill.com, Gusto, Paylocity, or ADP
• Experience with U.S. sales tax filings and compliance
• Background working with founder-led or privately held businesses
• Experience creating financial dashboards, KPI tracking, and operational reporting