[Remote] Staff Accountant (Chile/Argentina) (US GAAP / Short term rental Accounting / Trust Accounting)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KeepingCount is a company that provides accounting, bookkeeping, tax advisory, and CFO services to businesses across various industries. They are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support U.S.-based clients in areas such as real estate, short-term rentals, and e-commerce, focusing on daily accounting activities and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules
• Assist with account reconciliations, cleanup projects, and financial data organization
• Support cash management, restricted cash tracking, and balance sheet reconciliations as applicable
• Assist with sales tax and other compliance-related activities
• Collaborate directly with U.S.-based clients to gather documentation and resolve accounting questions
• Communicate financial information clearly and professionally in English
• Build trusted relationships through responsiveness, reliability, and attention to detail
• Manage multiple clients, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Partner with Senior Accountants and Accounting Managers to ensure accurate and timely deliverables
• Assist with onboarding new clients and organizing financial records
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
• Work within modern cloud-based accounting platforms including QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Gusto, Expensify, Guesty, Streamline, Asana, and other business applications
• Maintain strong organization and communication in a fully remote environment
• Adapt quickly to new technologies, workflows, and client systems

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or outsourced accounting experience
• Experience supporting U.S.-based clients or U.S. accounting operations
• Experience using QuickBooks Online
• Understanding of U.S. accounting principles and financial reporting
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work full-time during U.S. business hours
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience in a public accounting firm, CAS practice, or outsourced accounting environment
• Experience with multi-entity US accounting
• Experience with restricted cash, trust accounts, escrow accounts, or commingled funds
• Experience supporting real estate, hospitality, property management, or short-term rental clients
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Guesty, Streamline, or similar platforms

Benefits

• Clear Career Development & Opportunity – We love to promote from within.
• Culture, Comradery, & Community – We believe that work can and should be fun.
• Mission-Driven Values, Meaningful Work – We truly believe in our core values – Conscientious, Gracious, and Discipline – they are what guide us as a company.
• Work/Life Harmony – We are proud to offer flexible work schedules and a work from home opportunity.
• Global Team Experience – We work closely with our international team members who all share our same passion for serving our clients in bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services.
• Fully remote work environment
• Opportunity to work with U.S.-based clients across multiple industries
• Exposure to modern accounting technology and automation tools
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development
• Clear growth path into Senior Accountant and future leadership opportunities
• Potential opportunity to transition from contractor status to an EOR employment arrangement based on performance and business needs

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