Accountant

About the job LOOKING FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS WHO ARE BASED IN SOUTH AFRICA CANDIDATES

Position: Accountant

Working Schedule: 9 am-6 pm CST

Salary Range: $2,475-$3,167 Canadian Dollar / Monthly (the final salary will be determined by the candidate’s level of experience and at the discretion of the client)

Role Overview

We are seeking a full-time Accountant with direct experience in the Canadian construction or real estate industry, specifically with an active general contractor. This role will manage accounts payable and receivable, oversee invoices across projects, and handle daily reconciliations in both QuickBooks Online and Desktop. You will report directly to the owner, work North America business hours, and operate as a core member of the team.

Key Responsibilities

Own accounts payable and receivable, including intake, coding, scheduling, and payment tracking. Manage invoice flow across construction projects and vendors. Perform daily bank and credit card reconciliations in QuickBooks. Maintain organized, secure financial records and project files. Prepare weekly financial summaries for leadership. Participate in a weekly sync to review priorities and surface risks. Collaborate through standard remote tools (messaging, calls, file sharing). Handle the accounting for multiple companies simultaneously.

Required Qualifications

4+ years of direct accounting experience. Must have direct experience in the Canadian construction or real estate industry, working with an active general contractor. Must have hands-on expertise with both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. Must have experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable. Must have proficiency in MS Office. Prior work with Canadian-based companies, with a preference for experience with the Canadian market and tax codes. Strong ownership mindset and excellent communication in English. Ability to manage the accounting for multiple companies at once.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA or equivalent credential. Experience setting up secure workflows for document and password access.