Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a

Senior Staff Accountant

with CIMA Qualification and minimum 3 -5 years' experience to support the finance team in daily accounting functions. You'll work for an accounting firm that provides outsourced CFO, accounting, payroll, and tax services to small and mid-sized businesses across various industries in the U.S.

This is a client-facing role and requires a highly capable accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to take the next step in their accounting career.

Lead/Senior Staff Accountant

Serve as the main point of contact for your clients, managing 15-25 accounts (average client revenue ~$1M). Review and oversee the work of junior team members, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Train and mentor staff, supporting new initiatives and technical development. Record video overviews to clearly explain client deliverables and insights. Proactively identify and resolve issues before they escalate. Uphold our company values: Clarity, Accountability, Integrity, Communication, and Continuous Improvement.

Full-Charge Bookkeeping and Accounting

Prepare and review accurate monthly financial reports for delivery to clients. Reconcile bank and credit card transactions, maintain the general ledger. Maintain schedules for fixed assets, loan balances, and other accounts. Post adjusting journal entries for payroll, sales, and inventory. Prepare and process payroll, tax deposits, garnishments, and related filings. Verify employee accruals (PTO, vacation, sick leave). Manage accounts payable--enter, pay, and reconcile bills. Prepare and file sales tax and personal property tax returns. Handle IRS/state payroll and sales tax correspondence as needed. Maintain clear, timely communication with clients via video, email, and meetings.

Qualifications:

4+ years of public accounting experience.

Strong understanding of debits, credits, and accounting fundamentals.

Detail-oriented

with excellent organizational and time management skills. Experience working successfully in a fully remote role.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

, especially via video and email. Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and client priorities simultaneously. Self-starter with a proactive mindset and ability to work independently.

Tech-savvy

andexperience with platforms such as

Xero (preferred)

, QuickBooks, G Suite, Zoom, Dropbox, Payroll Relief, Practice Ignition, and Fathom.
Job Type: Permanent

Pay: R35000,00 - R50000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 4091: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:

Bachelors (Required)
Experience:

Full-Cycle Accounting: 3 years (Required) Xero: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:

CIMA Qualification or CIMA in progress (Required)
Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 2025/11/03