About the role
Job Type: Full-time, long-term contractor
Workplace: Remote
Salary: 1200 USD/month
Schedule: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm EST
Our client is a U.S.-based company looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support its finance team with accurate data entry, transaction processing, and administrative accounting tasks. Through HireHawk, you will join a stable, long-term remote opportunity where accuracy, organization, and reliability are highly valued.
This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who enjoys repetitive, process-driven work. The majority of your time will be spent entering financial information, processing invoices and payments, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the accounting team with day-to-day administrative tasks. You'll collaborate with U.S. team members in English and communicate with Mexican stakeholders in Spanish.
Responsibilities
Enter Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions accurately into the accounting system
Process invoices, vendor bills, customer payments, and credit memos
Assist with invoice matching and supporting documentation
Maintain organized electronic accounting records and filing systems
Update spreadsheets and reconcile transaction listings with supporting documents
Assist with basic bank and account reconciliations by preparing supporting information
Review transactions for completeness and flag missing or inconsistent information
Support month-end activities by preparing schedules and gathering required documentation
Communicate with U.S. team members in English and Mexican stakeholders in Spanish regarding routine accounting matters
Follow established accounting procedures and maintain accuracy while working within the client's remote desktop environment
Perform other administrative and data entry tasks to support the finance team
Requirements
Must-Have:
2 - 5 years of experience as accounting assistant, bookkeeping, AP/AR, or accounting data entry role
Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish
Experience entering accounting transactions with strong attention to detail
Familiarity with Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable processes
Basic understanding of accounting principles
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (sorting, filtering, formulas, and data organization)
Strong organizational skills and ability to work accurately with large volumes of data
Experience supporting a U.S.-based accounting or finance team
Nice to Have:
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP or another accounting/ERP system
Experience working through remote desktop software
Dual-monitor home office setup
Previous experience working as a long-term remote contractor
Benefits
Access to a $200K+ perk marketplace with discounts on 150+ global services.
Option to withdraw up to 50% of approved earnings before payday.
Originally posted on Himalayas