Senior Accountant (QuickBooks)
Sapro
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Senior Accountant– exciting remote opportunity!
SAPRO is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with strong QuickBooks expertise for a 6–12 month independent contractor engagement with one of our clients. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment, maintains exceptional attention to detail, and works efficiently without compromising accuracy. You will consistently deliver high-quality work and excellent client service, with strong follow-through and uncompromising quality standards being critical to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Record accounting transactions and prepare trial balances and financial statements
- Perform audit procedures over cash, A/R, A/P, inventory, fixed assets, prepaid and accrued expenses, debt, and income statement accounts
- Prepare tax returns and supporting work papers accurately and efficiently
- Apply a working knowledge of applicable tax laws and regulations
- Demonstrate familiarity with FASB, AICPA, and GASB standards
- Understand and adhere to AICPA rules, regulations, and code of ethics
- Interpret and apply relevant IRC sections and regulations
- Meet chargeable hour targets with accurate time and record keeping
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting processes
- Manage multiple clients while maintaining high service standards
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Minimum 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online
- Experience managing multiple clients simultaneously
- Team management experience
- Availability to work US hours with a 4–6 hour overlap (client dependent)
- Industry experience in Construction (job costing, WIP, project-based accounting) and Healthcare (high-volume bookkeeping, operational accounting)
Skills & Attributes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational ability
- High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technical software
- Collaborative mindset during planning, decision-making, and execution
- High level of integrity, dependability, and accountability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Team-oriented, able to build trust and strong working relationships
- Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, ethics, and a positive attitude
Note:
- This description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed and responsibilities held by the team member(s). Duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive or specific to any individual team member.
- Eligibility to work and reside in South Africa or Zimbabwe (we do not sponsor visas).
- Internet requirement needs to be an uninterrupted fibre connection with a minimum download speed of 50mbs and upload of 50mbs.
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About this role
Sapro is hiring a Senior Accountant for a 6–12 month remote contract role serving one of their clients. You'll handle full-cycle accounting work including transaction recording, financial statement preparation, audit procedures across multiple account categories, and tax return preparation. The position requires strong QuickBooks Online expertise and the ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously while meeting strict quality and chargeable hour standards. You'll need to demonstrate working knowledge of FASB, AICPA, and GASB standards, apply relevant tax regulations, and maintain AICPA ethical standards throughout your engagement.
The ideal candidate brings at least five years of full-cycle accounting experience, a bachelor's degree in accounting, and proven team management capability. Construction and healthcare industry experience is valued, particularly familiarity with job costing, WIP tracking, and high-volume bookkeeping. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to learn new software quickly are essential.
This is a contract position requiring you to work US hours with a 4–6 hour daily overlap (depending on the client). You must be eligible to work and reside in South Africa or Zimbabwe without visa sponsorship, and you'll need an uninterrupted fibre connection with minimum 50 Mbps download and upload speeds.
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