Permanent
Accountant - 57658248045
Remote, South Africa
remote
Closing date not listed
About this role
Position : Accountant
Work Hours (Client) : Ability to overlap with EST
Pay Range : $1500 - $2500 USD/month (varies based on skill set and experience level)
Location of Search : Uruguay or South Africa
Work Location : REMOTE
Type of Contract : Independent Contractor
Company/Client Overview:
We are a US-based family office seeking a Senior Accountant based in Montevideo, Uruguay to support the accounting and administrative operations of the family office. This is a foundational hire that will grow with the organization, reporting to a US-based Controller in Pittsburgh, PA - USA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Personal and household bill pay across multiple properties and accounts
* Accounts payable — vendor setup, invoice processing, payment approvals, and recordkeeping
* Bank reconciliations across multiple personal and entity accounts
* Bookkeeping for multiple holding entities and personal accounts
* Cash flow tracking and reporting
* Document management and financial recordkeeping
* Coordination with US-based Controller on reporting and workflow
* Support annual tax prep by organizing financial records for US CPAs
Minimum Requirements:
Language requirement: Excellent English Communication Skills
Education: Bachelor's Degree (ideally)
Experience: 5-10+ years of related experience
* 5–10 years of accounting experience
* Bilingual English/Spanish — strong written and spoken English required
* Experience with US-based clients or a US/multinational employer strongly preferred
* Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar; familiarity with Bill.com a plus
* High attention to detail, discretion, and reliability
* Able to work independently without close day-to-day supervision
* Contador Público or equivalent credential preferred
* Ideal candidates have Big 4 or mid-tier firm experience in Uruguay (KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, EY) serving international clients, or have previously supported a family office, private equity back office, or similar operation.