Staff Accountant – Remote (Nicaragua)

About the role

As a Staff Accountant you will independently manage the full bookkeeping and reporting cycle for a growing tax, accounting and business consulting firm that serves auto‑repair shop owners across the United States. The role owns monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, month‑end close and income‑tax return preparation while maintaining professional communication with the firm’s team and clients. You will work closely with firm leadership and receive training on U.S. tax specifics and internal processes.

Key responsibilities

• Handle monthly bookkeeping and account reconciliations independently.
• Manage month‑end close processes and prepare financial reports.
• Prepare quarterly and annual income‑tax returns.
• Maintain professional client‑facing email correspondence and join occasional phone or video calls.
• Maintain a secure home‑office environment and comply with data‑security policies.
• Participate in Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses and keep any required licensing up to date.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in an accounting role (Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, etc.).
• At least 1 year of real‑world QuickBooks experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English with strong written communication skills.
• Reliable, secure home‑office setup (no coffee shops or co‑working spaces).
• Willingness to pass a comprehensive background check.

Required skills

• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft OneDrive (Microsoft 365 suite)

What we offer

• Monthly salary range USD 1,000 – 1,200 (negotiable based on experience).
• Full‑time, 40 hours per week.
• 100 % remote work (Nicaragua‑based).
• Monday‑Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MT.
• Two weeks of paid time off.