Senior Financial Accountant - EST Working Hours (Remote), Cape Town

Senior Financial 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.

We are seeking a

Senior Financial Accountant

to support our client, a U.S.‑based auditing firm.

Key Requirements

Working Hours: Mon– Fri, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm EST (remote, align with U.S. daylight savings).

Public Holidays: Work on both South African and U.S. public holidays (compensation for SA public holidays in accordance with the BCEA).

Internet Requirements: Fixed fibre line, minimum speed 25 Mbps (upload&download) and wired Ethernet connection (mandatory).

Power Backup: Reliable power backup solution required to manage load shedding and power outages (mandatory).

Work Environment: Fully remote role.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Accounting

Prepare monthly financials and close the GL.

Process/import payroll and reconcile payroll accounts.

Import sales, cash receipts, and census; run AR reports and reconcile AR to TB.

Review revenue variances, retro adjustments, and post related entries (bad debt, management fees).

Manage AP: post/reconcile prepaids, depreciation, credit cards, petty cash, and close AP.

Reconciliations&Balance Sheet

Reconcile all bank accounts and major balance sheet items.

Maintain fixed assets and loan schedules, including long/short‑term adjustments.

Clear DTF items, related parties, benefits, and other outstanding balances.

Financial Review&Reporting

Ensure all financial statements tie across BS, P&L, SOCF, and equity.

Prepare and submit monthly FS package and notes.

Additional Monthly Tasks

BBCs/borrowing base certificates, compliance certificates.

Census reporting, cash receipt assessments, capex reimbursement schedules.

Quarterly/Annual Tasks

CAT tax, HUD filings, direct care filings.

Annual audits, tax return lists, cost reports, workers comp, PP declarations.

U.S. Census Bureau reporting.

Requirements

4‑7 years accounting experience.

Strong month‑end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation skills.

Solid understanding of AR, AP, payroll, and balance sheet management.

Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.

Preferred

Healthcare/SNF accounting experience.

Sage Intacct proficiency.

Experience with auditors, compliance filings, and bank reporting (BBC, HUD, cost reports, etc.).

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

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