About this Accounting Assistant / Data Entry (Remote) | LATAM role at HireHawk
- Job Type: Full-time, long-term contractor
- Workplace: Remote
- Schedule: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm EST
- Compensation: $900 USD /month
Our client is a U.S.-based company looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support its finance team with accurate data entry, transaction processing, and administrative accounting tasks. Through HireHawk, you will join a stable, long-term remote opportunity where accuracy, organization, and reliability are highly valued.
This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who enjoys repetitive, process-driven work. The majority of your time will be spent entering financial information, processing invoices and payments, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the accounting team with day-to-day administrative tasks. You'll collaborate with U.S. team members in English and communicate with Mexican stakeholders in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Enter Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions accurately into the accounting system
- Process invoices, vendor bills, customer payments, and credit memos
- Assist with invoice matching and supporting documentation
- Maintain organized electronic accounting records and filing systems
- Update spreadsheets and reconcile transaction listings with supporting documents
- Assist with basic bank and account reconciliations by preparing supporting information
- Review transactions for completeness and flag missing or inconsistent information
- Support month-end activities by preparing schedules and gathering required documentation
- Communicate with U.S. team members in English and Mexican stakeholders in Spanish regarding routine accounting matters
- Follow established accounting procedures and maintain accuracy while working within the client's remote desktop environment
- Perform other administrative and data entry tasks to support the finance team
Requirements
Must-Have:
- 2 - 5 years of experience as accounting assistant, bookkeeping, AP/AR, or accounting data entry role
- Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish
- Experience entering accounting transactions with strong attention to detail
- Familiarity with Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable processes
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (sorting, filtering, formulas, and data organization)
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work accurately with large volumes of data
- Experience supporting a U.S.-based accounting or finance team
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP or another accounting/ERP system
- Experience working through remote desktop software
- Dual-monitor home office setup
- Previous experience working as a long-term remote contractor
Benefits
- Access to a $200K+ perk marketplace with discounts on 150+ global services.
- Option to withdraw up to 50% of approved earnings before payday.