Accountant - Finance specialist

Location: Remote

Department: Finance

About the role

We’re hiring an Accountant to handle a wide range of finance-related responsibilities across the business.

This role goes beyond basic bookkeeping. You’ll own day-to-day accounting operations, ensure financial accuracy, support leadership with clear reporting, and help keep the business financially organized, compliant, and scalable as we grow.

You’ll work closely with clients, staff, leadership and operations, touching everything from reconciliations and reporting to AR/AP, payroll coordination, process improvements and general inquiries. If numbers don’t tie out, you don’t ignore it; you dig in and resolve it.

This is a trust-heavy role. We’re looking for someone who takes responsibility seriously and cares deeply about getting things right.

What youll do

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records across all accounts
• Draft client- and staff-facing emails: payment extension responses, overdue notices, dispute replies, charge clarifications, and salary inquiries, that are ready to send with minimal editing
• Handle monthly close activities, reconciliations, and variance checks
• Manage AR, AP, invoicing, collections tracking, and vendor payments
• Support payroll processing and ensure accurate allocation of expenses
• Prepare monthly financial reports, cash flow updates, and summaries for leadership
• Review transactions for accuracy, consistency, and proper categorization
• Maintain clean books in Xero/QuickBooks (or similar accounting systems)
• Identify discrepancies, flag issues early, and resolve them proactively
• Improve accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls over time
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc finance requests as needed.

What were looking for

• 5+ years of accounting
• Strong working knowledge of Xero/QuickBooks or similar accounting platforms
• Experience with reconciliations, AR/AP, and monthly close processes
• Proficiency in Excel
• High attention to detail and strong judgment
• Clear verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written English: you can draft a firm, professional email to a client about an overdue payment or a billing dispute that needs little to no rewriting before it goes out. This is one of the most important parts of the role.
• Comfortable working remotely in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting growing or founder-led companies is a plus
• Strong Client and Staff Relationship Management
• Experience in Financial Modeling is not a requirement but a plus, so is having worked with US clients before.

Youll thrive here if you....

• Are detail-oriented and don’t let errors slide
• Take ownership of the numbers, not just the tasks
• Enjoy bringing order and clarity to fast-moving environments
• Communicate clearly when something looks off or needs attention
• Can juggle multiple finance responsibilities without dropping details
• Are proactive, organized, and comfortable working independently
• Care about accuracy, integrity, and accountability
• Enjoy internal and external communication
• Think in systems and look for ways to improve how things are done

This role isnt for you if you...

• You prefer narrow, repetitive tasks with strict step-by-step instructions
• You avoid digging into discrepancies or unclear transactions
• You struggle with deadlines, follow-through, or prioritization
• You need constant direction to stay on track
• You’re uncomfortable handling sensitive financial information
• You prefer to stay behind the scenes
• You believe “close enough” is acceptable in accounting

What success looks like in the first 90 days

• Youve demonstrated an ability to spot, track and correct inconsistencies
• Youve correctly calculated client balances after adjustments have been made in their accounts
• Youve built trust in a remote environment
• Youve demonstrated great communcation skills with both clients and internal teams
• Youve proven your skills with our systems and tools

What we offer

• Fully remote position with a flexible work schedule
• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Anniversary loyalty bonuses
• Company-sponsored health insurance
• Generous PTO that increases with tenure (up to 30 days per year)
• Birthday PTO day
• 7 U.S. paid holidays
• 5 paid sick days per year
• Bereavement leave
• Additional unpaid personal leave available
• Home office stipend for equipment and workspace upgrades
• Computer replacement stipend
• Monthly internet allowance (increases with tenure)
• Professional development and training programs
• Education support for high performers
• A collaborative, supportive team culture where people are genuinely invested in each others success
• A fast-moving environment where your work has real visibility and direct impact
• Clear path to growth: we promote from within and reward people who perform

How to apply?

• Hit Apply, and youll be redirected to our application form.
• Follow all instructions carefully

How our hiring process works:

We are a fully remote company, and our hiring process reflects that. The first stages are completely asynchronous: no surprise calls, no scheduling pressure. You will complete a short written application and, if selected, move through an async assessment at your own pace. Candidates who advance through the initial stages will then be invited to schedule a live interview.

We communicate clearly at every step and respect your time throughout!

About the Company

RemoteLegalStaff exists because there are incredibly talented legal professionals all over the world whove never had a shot at the U.S. legal market. We place and fully manage remote legal staff for U.S. law firms, hiring from Latin America, the Philippines, South Africa, and beyond.

Were growing fast, and we dont just place people and disappear. We train them, manage them, go to bat for them, and help them build real careers.

Our internal team is the engine behind all of it. You wont be a cog here. Youll be the reason someone on the other side of the world lands an opportunity that changes their trajectory.

Are you interested in becoming part of this amazing team? Click apply!