Industry: Financial Services
Role: Accounting Associate (Full-time, Remote)
Location: Argentina
Monthly Salary: $2,200 USD
Total Savings: 61% vs. U.S.-based hires
Background: Strengthening Finance with Trusted Support
Our client, a financial services firm offering bookkeeping, payroll, bill payments, CFO support, and capital advisory, needed to expand their team.
They sought a professional to manage financial operations smoothly, from transaction processing to accurate record maintenance, without the high costs associated with U.S. hiring.
The Challenge: Scaling Finance Teams in the U.S.
In the U.S., an Accounting Associate earns about $5,700/month.
For growing firms, this makes scaling finance teams expensive and often unsustainable. The client required a skilled, detail-oriented, and reliable professional at a more competitive rate.
The Solution: Top LATAM Talent
South sourced and presented vetted candidates, and within 33 days, the client hired Sofía, a qualified Public Accountant from Argentina, at $2,200/month, a 61% cost savings compared to U.S. salaries.
Meet Sofía
- Background: Public Accountant with 5 years of experience.
- Expertise: Month-end closing, financial accuracy, and reliable reporting.
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, SAP/4 HANA, U.S. GAAP.
- Soft Skills: Analytical thinker, collaborative team player, natural leader.
- Education: Bachelor’s in Public Accounting.
The Impact: Reliable Finance from Day One
From her very first month, Sofía strengthened the client’s finance operations by:
- Delivering accurate financial statements to improve decision-making.
- Managing payables and receivables, keeping cash flow steady.
- Reconciling accounts and bank statements, ensuring records stay reliable.
- Supporting smooth month-end and year-end closes, with organized audit files.
Results: Efficiency and Savings
- Time to Hire: 33 days
- Cost Savings: $3,500/month (61% vs. U.S. salaries)
- Operational Impact: Stronger reporting, smoother closes, and full compliance.
- Seamless Onboarding: South managed contracts, payroll, and compliance.
Why Hire with South?
By tapping into South, the client gained a highly skilled Accounting Associate who delivers reliable results at less than half the U.S. cost.
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