Associate Staff Accountant (Contador) – Client Accounting Services

Overview

This remote position is for an accounting role based in Argentina. The employer is seeking an Associate Staff Accountant to support a Client Accounting Services (CAS) team by handling day-to-day transactional work for multiple small business and nonprofit clients.

Responsibilities

• Record and code daily transactions (bank, credit card, payroll, and other journals) to the appropriate general ledger accounts and classes based on firm and client coding rules.
• Assist with monthly account reconciliations, including bank, credit card, loan, intercompany, and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for key balance sheet accounts (including prepaids, fixed assets, accrued expenses, deferred revenue, and similar items).
• Support accounts payable (AP) processes:
  • Enter vendor bills
  • Verify coding and approvals
  • Maintain vendor records
  • Schedule payments
  • Help monitor AP aging
• Support accounts receivable (AR) processes:
  • Create and send invoices
  • Apply customer payments
  • Assist with collections follow-ups
  • Help monitor AR aging
• Assist with payroll workflows:
  • Gather and validate time or pay data
  • Upload files or entries to payroll systems
  • Post payroll journal entries
  • Reconcile payroll-related accounts
• Maintain organized electronic workpapers and documentation for reconciliations and entries in accordance with firm standards.
• Help prepare standardized monthly financial reporting packages for senior staff review (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow summaries, and selected analytics).
• Research and resolve basic variances or data issues under direction from a Staff Accountant or CAS Manager, documenting findings and resolutions.
• Communicate professionally with internal team members and, occasionally, clients via email, chat, and video to clarify transaction details and open items.
• Contribute to process improvements by following checklists, suggesting refinements, and documenting repeatable steps in firm SOPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or in progress with relevant experience).
• 2–5 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a client accounting services environment (internships and part-time roles acceptable).
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits/credits and the structure of financial statements.
• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets, including basic formulas and data organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar).

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation dependent on experience: $1500–$2500/month.

Location

• Remote role — candidates must be based in Argentina.