Senior Accountant (QuickBooks)

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 20mbs and upload of 10mbs.

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