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 50mbs and upload of 50mbs.

AI may support our recruitment process, but all final decisions are made by our Talent Team. Human judgment remains central to our hiring decisions.