About the Role **
We are seeking an Accountant / CPA** to take ownership of complex accounting cleanups, system optimizations, and high-level financial reporting for our US-based clients. **
This role requires a technical background in US bookkeeping logic, experience in clearing system discrepancies, and the ability to operate in an advanced English-speaking environment. If you excel at transforming messy financial data into audit-ready books, this is the role for you.
Conditions** **
Location:** On-site (Nairobi) **
Schedule:** Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time (HST) **
Language Requirement:** English C1
Key Responsibilities **
Data Cleanup:** Audit and fix historical bookkeeping errors, clear bank transaction/reconciliation "junk", eliminate duplicate entries, and properly match credit card payments and credit card credits. **
Chart of Accounts (COA) Optimization:** Refine, structure, and implement proper subaccounts and numbering systems, deactivating unused accounts to maintain lean ledgers. **
Journal Entries:** Execute adjustments for opening balances, map interest applications, and perform historical corrections to align books with previous tax returns. **
Accounts Receivable (AR) & Payroll Corrections:** Resolve undeposited funds discrepancies, accurately match client deposit details, and execute payroll tax vs. expense reconciliations. **
Financial Reporting & Monitoring:** Generate customized financial reports, manage budgets, build projections, and handle 401(k) retirement fund monitoring and reconciliations. **
Requirements & Skills** **
Experience:** 1-4+ years of solid accounting/bookkeeping experience, with a proven track record handling data cleanups and full-cycle accounting for US businesses. **
Technical Knowledge:** Deep understanding of US accounting principles, payroll reconciliations, and 401(k) compliance tracking. **
Software Mastery:** Advanced proficiency in cloud accounting software (QuickBooks Online/Desktop or similar ERPs) and advanced spreadsheet mechanics. **
Language:** Strict C1 English level requirement. You must be able to communicate complex financial analysis and build reporting structures clearly in English.