Locations: Philippines, Latin America and South Africa (100% Remote) Employment Type: Full-time Independent Contractor (exclusive commitment) Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the candidate's market rate, experience, skills, and overall qualifications • Philippines - $1,400–$2,400 USD per month • Latin America - $1,600-$3,500 USD per month • South Africa - $1,400-$2,100 USD per month Imagine owning a clean, predictable close — every month. Your checklists sharp, your reconciliations airtight, your reports telling a story leaders can act on. That’s this role. ABOUT THE ROLE You’ll support fast-growing U.S. companies and CPA firms as a US Accountant — driving both accuracy and clarity. Full-time IC with exclusivity. No other engagements after hire. You see accounting as a system: inputs tidy, flows efficient, outputs decision-ready. You’ll own the close, stitch together AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations, then ship reporting that blends variance insight with plain-English commentary. Along the way you’ll standardize checklists, codify playbooks, and turn “oops” into automation. If you like turning chaos into order and insights into action — welcome. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE • You’ve closed books for U.S. entities and can hit the ground running with minimal supervision • You balance precision with practicality — you know when to dive deep and when to move fast • You enjoy creating order (SOPs, templates, checklists) and love clean ledgers and tidy reconciliations • You’re tech-curious and look for ways to automate routine work and reduce errors • You build trust with clients through consistent delivery, transparency, and simple explanations WHAT YOU’LL OWN Financial Reporting Your reports tell a story leaders can act on. • Prepare timely balance sheets, P&Ls, and cash-flow statements with variance analysis and plain-English insights • Build budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash-flow projections; monitor burn and runway for SMB clients • Join standing client calls, translate financials into plain English, and proactively flag risks and opportunities Books & Reconciliations Precision is your baseline, not your ceiling. • Manage the books end-to-end: AP/AR, month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and the general ledger • Reconcile bank, credit card, merchant, and loan accounts; investigate and clear discrepancies • Run payroll accurately: calculate wages, deductions, and withholdings; coordinate approvals; ensure on-time processing • Maintain organized, audit-ready files and strong documentation across periods and entities Process & Systems Build the playbooks. Be the one who turns chaos into clarity. • Standardize checklists, close calendars, and SOPs; suggest tech automations (rules, workflows, integrations) • Maintain data quality and controls — every file clean, every period documented, every record audit-ready WHAT YOU’LL BRING • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline • 2+ years of U.S. accounting/bookkeeping experience (public practice or industry) • QuickBooks Online proficiency — required, with clean documented workflows • Strong English communication — written, spoken, and client-facing; service-oriented mindset • Experienced CPA or non-CPA — both are welcome here • Ownership mentality: organized, deadline-driven, managing multiple clients without sacrificing accuracy • Comfortable working U.S. business hours (night shift, PH-based) Preferred (nice to have): • Xero, Bill.com (or similar AP/AR automation) • G-Suite/Excel (pivot tables, lookups), and basic reporting/BI tools HOW WE WORK Quality: Close checklists, review notes, and documentation are part of every engagement Security: Best practices for data privacy, MFA, and least-privilege access — always Collaboration: Slack/Zoom standups, shared task boards, and predictable review cycles WHY CAS IS DIFFERENT We're not a gig platform. We're not a freelance marketplace. We're not a short-term staffing agency. At CAS, we invest in professionals who want to build long-term careers supporting U.S. accounting firms and businesses. We believe in creating meaningful opportunities—not just placements. Here's what you can expect when you join CAS: • Competitive USD compensation based on your location, experience, technical expertise, and role • 100% permanent remote work with long-term client opportunities • Company-provided equipment, including a laptop, monitor(s), and essential accessories • 15 days of paid time off annually, plus applicable local holidays • Guaranteed annual salary increases based on your anniversary • Referral rewards of up to USD $1,000 • Monthly CAS Flex Perks to support your remote work and well-being • Structured Week 0 onboarding, training, and ongoing support throughout your journey • Exposure to leading U.S. accounting firms across a wide range of industries • A collaborative, documentation-first culture where your growth and success matter At CAS, you're not just filling a role—you'll build a long-term career with a team that's invested in your success. CONTRACT & EXCLUSIVITY Full-time Independent Contractor opportunity open to candidates in the Philippines, Latin America, and South Africa. This role requires an exclusive full-time commitment. Candidates must not engage in other employment or freelance work that creates a conflict of interest or affects their ability to meet the expectations of the role. Conflict-of-interest checks may apply. APPLICATION PROCESS • Application & Prescreening • Technical Assessment • Profile and Pre-interview Preparation • Client Interview • Employment Offer and Onboarding READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP? Your next big career move starts here. https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cas