US Accountant

Locations: Philippines, Latin America and South Africa (100% Remote)Employment Type: Full-time Independent Contractor (exclusive commitment)Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the candidate's market rate, experience, skills, and overall qualificationsPhilippines - $1,400–$2,400 USD per month Latin America - $1,600-$3,500 USD per monthSouth Africa - $1,400-$2,100 USD per monthImagine owning a clean, predictable close — every month. Your checklists sharp, your reconciliations airtight, your reports telling a story leaders can act on. That’s this role.ABOUT THE ROLEYou’ll support fast-growing U.S. companies and CPA firms as a Philippines-based US Accountant — driving both accuracy and clarity. Full-time IC with exclusivity. No other engagements after <hire.You> see accounting as a system: inputs tidy, flows efficient, outputs decision-ready. You’ll own the close, stitch together AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations, then ship reporting that blends variance insight with plain-English commentary. Along the way you’ll standardize checklists, codify playbooks, and turn “oops” into automation.If you like turning chaos into order and insights into action — welcome.THE IDEAL CANDIDATEYou’ve closed books for U.S. entities and can hit the ground running with minimal supervisionYou balance precision with practicality — you know when to dive deep and when to move fastYou enjoy creating order (SOPs, templates, checklists) and love clean ledgers and tidy reconciliationsYou’re tech-curious and look for ways to automate routine work and reduce errorsYou build trust with clients through consistent delivery, transparency, and simple explanationsWHAT YOU’LL OWNFinancial ReportingYour reports tell a story leaders can act on.Prepare timely balance sheets, P&Ls, and cash-flow statements with variance analysis and plain-English insightsBuild budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash-flow projections; monitor burn and runway for SMB clientsJoin standing client calls, translate financials into plain English, and proactively flag risks and opportunitiesBooks & ReconciliationsPrecision is your baseline, not your ceiling.Manage the books end-to-end: AP/AR, month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and the general ledgerReconcile bank, credit card, merchant, and loan accounts; investigate and clear discrepanciesRun payroll accurately: calculate wages, deductions, and withholdings; coordinate approvals; ensure on-time processingMaintain organized, audit-ready files and strong documentation across periods and entitiesProcess & SystemsBuild the playbooks. Be the one who turns chaos into clarity.Standardize checklists, close calendars, and SOPs; suggest tech automations (rules, workflows, integrations)Maintain data quality and controls — every file clean, every period documented, every record audit-readyWHAT YOU’LL BRINGBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline2+ years of U.S. accounting/bookkeeping experience (public practice or industry)QuickBooks Online proficiency — required, with clean documented workflowsStrong English communication — written, spoken, and client-facing; service-oriented mindsetExperienced CPA or non-CPA — both are welcome hereOwnership mentality: organized, deadline-driven, managing multiple clients without sacrificing accuracyComfortable working U.S. business hours (night shift, PH-based)Preferred (nice to have):Xero, <Bill.com> (or similar AP/AR automation)G-Suite/Excel (pivot tables, lookups), and basic reporting/BI toolsHOW WE WORKQuality: Close checklists, review notes, and documentation are part of every engagementSecurity: Best practices for data privacy, MFA, and least-privilege access — alwaysCollaboration: Slack/Zoom standups, shared task boards, and predictable review cyclesWHY CAS IS DIFFERENTWe're not a gig platform.We're not a freelance marketplace.We're not a short-term staffing <agency.At> CAS, we invest in professionals who want to build long-term careers supporting U.S. accounting firms and businesses. We believe in creating meaningful opportunities—not just <placements.Here>'s what you can expect when you join CAS:Competitive USD compensation based on your location, experience, technical expertise, and role100% permanent remote work with long-term client opportunitiesCompany-provided equipment, including a laptop, monitor(s), and essential accessories15 days of paid time off annually, plus applicable local holidaysGuaranteed annual salary increases based on your anniversaryReferral rewards of up to USD $1,000Monthly CAS Flex Perks to support your remote work and well-beingStructured Week 0 onboarding, training, and ongoing support throughout your journeyExposure to leading U.S. accounting firms across a wide range of industriesA collaborative, documentation-first culture where your growth and success matterAt CAS, you're not just filling a role—you'll build a long-term career with a team that's invested in your success.CONTRACT & EXCLUSIVITYFull-time Independent Contractor opportunity open to candidates in the Philippines, Latin America, and South Africa. This role requires an exclusive full-time commitment. Candidates must not engage in other employment or freelance work that creates a conflict of interest or affects their ability to meet the expectations of the role. Conflict-of-interest checks may apply.APPLICATION PROCESSApplication & PrescreeningTechnical AssessmentProfile and Pre-interview PreparationClient InterviewEmployment Offer and OnboardingREADY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?Your next big career move starts here.<https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cas>