Accountant - EST Working Hours (Remote)

ISTA Personnel Solutions South Africa is a dynamic and fast-growing BPO company, specializing in providing top-tier operational support to U.S.-based companies. We are not a recruitment agency — we are a dedicated extension of our clients’ teams, delivering high-quality service with precision, efficiency, and a personal touch.

Our client is an established international financial services and accounting firm that provides comprehensive bookkeeping, financial reporting, and analysis services to businesses across multiple industries. They have a growing South African team that supports their global accounting operations.

We are looking for a detail-driven Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have solid accounting fundamentals, hands-on experience with journal entries and reconciliations, and be proficient in QuickBooks Online and Excel. You’ll be part of a collaborative team delivering high-quality accounting outputs for a global client base.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Working Hours: This role requires you to work EST hours Mon - Fri from 9am to 6pm EST (15h00 to 24h00 South African time - subject to change in accordance with daylight savings in the United States).
• Public Holidays: This role requires you to work on both South African and US public holidays (compensation for SA public holidays in accordance with the BCEA)
• Internet Requirements: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory. Applicants without a fixed fibre line cannot be considered.
• Power Backup: A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages. Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.
• Work Environment: This is a fully remote working role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Perform bank and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Review financial data for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain accounting records in QuickBooks Online
• Prepare supporting schedules and reports as required
• Collaborate with team leads to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 2 years’ accounting experience (bookkeeping, reconciliations, journal entries, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and journal entries
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Key Skills

• Analytical, with strong problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and precision
• Organized and able to meet deadlines across time zones
• Proactive, reliable, and a team player

If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Benefits

Basic Salary: R23 500 - R29 500 monthly + retention bonuses after 6 months and yearly.