- Salary
- $2k – $2k
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
HireLatam is a premier recruitment agency that places top Latin American talent in independent contractor roles in US companies. With a proven track record and a commitment to excellence, we're your trusted partner in the pursuit of career success. Our extensive network, personalized approach, and supportive guidance ensure that you're in the best hands to find your next job opportunity.
Job Title: Remote Project Accountant (100% Work From Home)
Location: Remote from Latin America
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $1,700 – $2,000 USD/month
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM US Central Time / CT
Job Overview
Job Costing & Contract-Level Accounting
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Maintains precise job-costing and contract-level accounting protocols across multiple concurrent federal awards.
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Reconciles contract revenue, direct expenses, and vendor costs against approved budgets and government Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).
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Tracks subcontractor invoices, vendor payment schedules, and gross margins on a granular, per-contract basis.
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Collaborates with project managers and financial analysts to flag budget variances, cost overruns, or invoicing discrepancies proactively.
Billing, Reconciliations & Financial Compliance
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Prepares and reviews accurate monthly invoices for submission to government clients, contracting officers, and federal billing portals.
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Supports monthly financial closes, bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable oversight, and cash flow forecasting across the entire contract portfolio.
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Maintains structured, audit-ready financial archives in strict accordance with federal contracting compliance and reporting standards.
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Coordinates payroll accounting, 401(k) administrative data, and documentation requests for external CPAs during tax review periods.
Required
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Professional License (Non-Negotiable): Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or country-equivalent chartered accountant credential.
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Financial Mastery: 3+ years of progressive accounting experience specializing in job costing, multi-contract tracking, or multi-client financial management.
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Advanced Excel Proficiency: High-level mastery of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex lookups, multi-tab budget models, variance calculations).
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Communication: Strong written and verbal English skills, equipped to coordinate effectively with US leadership, accountants, and project leads.
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Organizational Discipline: Exceptional attention to detail with a proven track record of maintaining clean, error-free, and audit-ready financial records.
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Autonomous Work Ethic: Self-directed operator capable of juggling multiple contract deadlines simultaneously without needing close supervision.
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Remote Infrastructure: Dedicated quiet home office setup, computer, webcam, headset, and reliable high-speed internet.
Preferred
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Practical experience using cloud accounting platforms and payroll software (e.g., QuickBooks, ADP, Gusto).
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Familiarity with U.S. federal contracting concepts (CLIN structures, option years, Wide Area Workflow / WAWF, IPP invoicing portals).
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Prior experience supporting subcontractor-heavy, broker-model, or government-contracting business operations.
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Direct experience working with US-based organizations or corporate accounting standards.
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Competitive Compensation: Baseline monthly salary of $1,700 – $2,000 USD based on qualifications.
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Performance Incentives: Eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities.
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Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO) allocation.
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Stable Long-Term Engagement: Professional growth within a stable, growing enterprise serving US federal agencies.
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100% Remote Infrastructure: Predictable full-time hours (M–F, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM CT) executed remotely.
Application Disclaimer: Please Read Before Proceeding
To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, all applications must meet the mandatory requirements listed in the job description.
Voice/Video Recording is REQUIRED
Your application CANNOT be considered without a voice or video recording. It must be at least 30 seconds long and in English. Submissions in any other language or missing a recording will be automatically disqualified.
Mandatory Knockout Questions
Each application includes knockout questions designed to verify minimum qualifications required by the client. If you answer "NO" to any of these, you will be immediately disqualified from the hiring process for not having the experience requested for the role. Please note that the citizenship question is also a knockout if you answer "YES" as we are only able to hire Latin American talent based in Latin America.
Apply Wisely
To maintain fairness, please apply to no more than three jobs and only if you fully meet the listed qualifications. Applying to roles you don’t qualify for will not improve your chances and may affect future applications.
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