Accounting Assistant (Remote) | Mexico

• Job Type: Full-time, long-term contractor
• Workplace: Remote
• Salary: 1200 USD/month
• Schedule: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm EST

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.