Accounting Manager

About the role

A recruiter for South is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage a portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses. The role covers the full accounting and bookkeeping cycle with the support of a dedicated bookkeeper, and involves maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring tax and filing compliance, keeping clients informed and owning client relationships from day one. Candidates must live in Latin America and submit their CV in English; a short Loom video presentation is optional but gives priority.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses, overseeing their full accounting and bookkeeping cycle
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure tax and filing compliance
• Keep clients informed and take ownership of client relationships, including leading client calls
• Explain P&L statements, aging reports and other financial information to business owners clearly, in writing and on calls

Required profile

• Resides in Latin America
• Strong accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals, including bank reconciliations, month-end close, working papers, accruals, deferred revenue, prepaid expenses and fixed assets
• Solid knowledge of U.S. and Canadian tax regulations, including sales tax requirements
• Hands-on experience managing sales tax filings, including GST and HST
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems
• Experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini to improve efficiency

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Xero
• Experience with fintech and accounting tools, including AP platforms such as Plooto or Ramp, Stripe and Dext
• Proficiency in Google Workspace

What we offer

• Real ownership over client relationships and accounting operations
• Support from one dedicated bookkeeper
• The chance to work with a team building AI-powered accounting workflows