Staff Accountant

• Role: Staff Accountant
• Industry: Accounting, Tax, and Business Consulting
• Candidate location: 100% Remote position, open to candidates based in Nicaragua only

Experience:

• Must have 1+ year of hands-on, real-world QuickBooks experience — non-negotiable
• Must have 3+ years of hands-on experience in an accounting role (Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, or equivalent) — non-negotiable
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Professional-level bilingual (Spanish/English) communication
• U.S. accounting or tax experience is a plus, but not required — training on U.S. tax specifics is provided

About the Firm

Our client is a growing tax, accounting, and business consulting firm that specializes exclusively in serving auto repair shop owners across the U.S. Rather than acting as a once-a-year tax preparer, they operate as an embedded financial partner for their clients — helping shop owners gain clarity over their numbers, strengthen profitability, and reduce their tax burden year-round.

This is a small, close-knit team led directly by the firm's owners, giving this hire real visibility and direct working relationship with firm leadership.

About the Job

As a Staff Accountant, you'll independently manage the full bookkeeping and reporting cycle for a growing accounting and tax advisory firm serving auto repair shop owners across the U.S. This role owns monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, month-end close, and income tax return preparation, while maintaining direct, professional communication with the firm's team and clients.

You'll work closely with firm leadership, with training provided on U.S. tax specifics and internal processes for candidates who are strong across the core accounting fundamentals.

Responsibilities

#1 Core Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Independently handle monthly bookkeeping and account reconciliations
• Manage month-end close processes and financial reporting
• Prepare income tax returns (quarterly/annual cadence, not daily volume)

#2 Client & Team Communication

• Maintain ongoing, professional client-facing email correspondence
• Participate in occasional phone or video calls as client needs arise

#3 Compliance & Data Security

• Maintain a dedicated, secure home office environment consistent with client confidentiality and data security requirements
• Comply with all information security policies and procedures, including proper use and protection of company software, client information, and technology systems
• Participate in periodic Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses and maintain any applicable licensing or continuing education requirements throughout employment

You're the ideal fit if you:

• Bring at least 3 years of hands-on experience in an accounting role — this is non-negotiable
• Have at least 1 year of hands-on, real-world QuickBooks experience — this is non-negotiable
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Are bilingual (Spanish & English) with strong detail-oriented & communication skills
• Can maintain a dependable, secure home office setup; this role cannot be performed from coffee shops, co-working spaces, or shared/public locations
• Are comfortable passing a comprehensive background check as a condition of employment, given the role's access to confidential financial and client data
• Are self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Bring exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, along with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• A plus if you have: CPA license, or are actively pursuing one.

Technical Requirements

• Candidates must have a laptop or desktop computer with 8GB RAM, Core i5 or above
• Integrated or external webcam for virtual meetings
• Stable internet connection
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, OneDrive)

What's Offered

• Monthly salary range: USD $1,000 – $1,200
• Open to negotiation based on experience
• Full-time position, 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote (Nicaragua-based)
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time
• Nicaragua's Holidays
• 2 weeks of PTO