Accountant

We help US businesses find, hire, and pay pre-vetted Latin American talent.
Latin American Talent Savings

Hire 

Accountant

s for up to

70

% less

We’ve helped hundreds of clients hire amazing staff in Latin America.

$5,070

/month 

Average US Salary

$1,500

/month 

Average LatAm Salary

70

%

Potential Savings

See a few of our 80,000 pre-vetted professionals

Ignacio M.
Accountant
Accountant Assistant
Junior
Middle
Senior
Argentina
3
years exp.
Data Entry
Account Reconciliation
Ledger Maintenance
Financial Knowledge
Payroll Management
Excel
Monthly Salary
$
1.3
k - $
1.6
k
Valentina P.
Accountant
Accountant
Junior
Middle
Senior
Argentina
5
years exp.
Tax Management
Data-Driven
Financial Planning
Internal Controls
SAP
Quickbooks
Monthly Salary
$
1.6
k - $
2.1
k
Alejandro A.
Accountant
Accountant Manager
Junior
Middle
Senior
Brasil
6
years exp.
Data-Driven Analyzer
Strategic Thinking
Reconciliation
Tax Management
Quickbooks
Senior Advisor
Advanced Excel
Monthly Salary
$
2.4
k - $
2.7
k
Our talent has worked at top startups and Fortune 500 companies

Accountant

Job Description

Accountant

Tasks:

  • Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
  • Document financial transactions by entering account information.
  • Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
  • Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
  • Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
  • Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
  • Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
  • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
  • Secure financial information by completing database backups.
  • Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Accountant

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as an accountant.
  • Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.
  • Experience with creating financial statements.
  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
  • Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree.
  • Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus.
  • Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Why Latin America?

Hire teammates, not offshore resources.

US Time Zones

Argentina & Brazil are just one hour apart from New York. Your Latin America teammates work when you do so you can collaborate all day long.

Excellent English

We screen all candidates for excellent spoken and written English. They are ready to jump right in.

Cultural Fit

We make sure all candidates are a strong professional and culture fit. They are already accustomed to working remotely.

Cost Savings

Latin American salaries are 30-80% less than US-equivalents. Grow your team with top 1% nearshore talent without breaking your budget.

Why Choose South?

We try harder.

Full-Service Talent Partner

We take care of all the headaches of hiring, from recruiting, vetting, compliance, and global payroll. We work to understand your specific needs and to provide unreasonable hospitality every step of the way.

Trusted Top Talent

Tap into our pool of over 80,000 pre-vetted professionals who have worked for Fortune 500 companies and top startups. Our rigorous selection process accepts only the top 0.5% of Latin American talent.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees or surprises here. With risk-free hiring, you only pay if you find the right candidate. You’ll know exactly how much you pay for your hires and our fee.

Zero Compliance Headaches

South handles all legal and compliance aspects of employment, ensuring adherence to local regulations in every country we operate in. Bring on global talent confidently, without legal risks or administrative headaches.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Your satisfaction is our highest priority. If your new team member doesn’t meet your needs perfectly, we are happy to provide a quick replacement.

Ready to elevate your team? Start hiring remotely in Latin America today!

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How South Works

Hiring great employees globally can be tough. We make it easy with our hassle-free hiring.
01.
Describe the Role
We get to know you, your company, and the job you are looking to fill. Then, we put together a job listing to start finding potential candidates for your specific role.

Time saved: 5 days
02.
We Search & Vet
We search far and wide for the best talent that meets your goals. Then, we run them through English assessments, internet speed tests, the initial interview, behavioral and communication tests, and run reference checks on your behalf. After the candidates survive our gauntlet, we present the best pre-vetted options for you to choose from.

Time saved: 10 days
03.
Hire with Confidence
After you select the best person for the job, we set you up for success with our battle-tested processes for remote onboarding. We handle compliance, payroll, and any mess for you. Then, you are off and running with your new favorite employee!

Money saved: $30k-$100k / year

Frequently asked questions

If you have any further questions, get in touch with our friendly team!
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How can they be 80% less?
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