Cobalto Talent

08_Staff Accountant

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About the role

Description
Staff Accountant
About the role
We are hiring Staff Accountants to work 100% remotely from Mexico for small and mid-sized companies and CPA firms in the US.
What you will do

Run the monthly close: journal entries, accruals, prepaids, depreciation and payroll entries.

Reconcile bank, credit card, AP, AR and balance sheet accounts every month.

Prepare monthly financial statements and variance explanations for the controller or owner.

Maintain fixed asset, loan and lease schedules.

Support year-end: prepare audit or tax packages for the outside CPA.

Review the bookkeeper's or AP/AR specialist's work and fix coding errors.

Improve close checklists and spreadsheets so each month gets faster.

What you bring
Must have

Bachelor's degree in accounting (Contaduría Pública) or finance.

3+ years in general accounting with ownership of month-end close.

Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP concepts: accrual accounting, revenue recognition, balance sheet reconciliations.

Intermediate-to-advanced English (B2+) for written reports and calls with the controller.

Advanced Excel: pivot tables, lookups, building reconciliation schedules.

Nice to have

Experience at a U.S. company, a Big 4 or mid-tier firm, or an outsourced accounting firm serving U.S. clients.

QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Sage Intacct or Xero.

Job costing or WIP schedules for construction or manufacturing.

Requirements
Staff Accountant
Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

3+ years of general accounting experience.

Hands-on ownership of month-end close.

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accruals, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Experience preparing financial statements and variance analysis.

Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation schedules).

English B2+ for professional communication and financial reporting.

Experience with U.S. companies, CPA firms, or outsourced accounting firms.

QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or Xero.

Experience with fixed assets, loans, leases, and audit/tax support.

Job costing or WIP schedules in construction or manufacturing.

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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the 08_Staff Accountant role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Cobalto Talent?
  3. Which of Accounting, Excel and Staff have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Accounting, Excel and Staff.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the 08_Staff Accountant role because I can bring practical experience in Accounting, Excel and Staff, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Cobalto Talent needs from this hire.

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