Accounting Assistant

Join the Virtual Latinos Community We’re looking for an experienced Accounting Assistant to join a U.
S.-based client’s accounting and tax operations team. In this role, you’ll support both U.
S. tax preparation and year-round bookkeeping/accounting, working closely with the bookkeeping team and Client Accounting & Tax Manager. You’ll prepare individual and business tax returns, maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Online, reconcile accounts, review financial information, and help ensure client records are complete and tax-ready. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional with hands-on U.
S. tax experience who enjoys working with both tax preparation and ongoing accounting responsibilities in a collaborative remote environment. Compensation & Details Pay Rate: Hourly Rate: $10–$12 USD/hour Full-time Biweekly Rate (40 hours per week / 80 total): $800–$960 USD 💡 All roles are hourly-based ($10–$12/hr depending on experience) and paid bi-weekly via third-party platforms. Rates are non-negotiable once offered. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST, including a 1-hour lunch break. 40 hours per week. Job Opening: Accounting Assistant Department: Accounting & Tax Reports to: Client Accounting & Tax Manager Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary The Accounting Assistant will support the client’s tax and accounting operations by preparing U.
S. individual and business tax returns, maintaining accurate bookkeeping records, and assisting with year-round tax compliance activities. The role will use QuickBooks Online to perform bookkeeping and accounting tasks, reconcile financial accounts, review records for discrepancies, and prepare supporting documentation and workpapers. Responsibilities will shift throughout the year, with a heavier focus on tax preparation during tax season and bookkeeping and accounting support during the remainder of the year. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with U.
S. tax preparation and accounting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly while collaborating with a remote team. 🔧

Key Responsibilities
• U.
S. Tax Preparation: Prepare individual and business tax returns, particularly Forms 1040 and 1120-S, with increased tax preparation responsibilities during tax season.
• Bookkeeping & Reconciliations: Manage transaction categorization, bank reconciliations, and monthly accounting activities using QuickBooks Online.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements and accounting records, identifying discrepancies, missing information, and necessary adjustments.
• Tax Workpapers & Compliance: Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation and assist with estimated tax calculations, extensions, amended returns, and other year-round tax compliance activities.
• Quality Review: Review accounting records and work completed by others to identify and resolve discrepancies and ensure information is accurate and complete.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the bookkeeping team and Client Accounting & Tax Manager to resolve accounting and tax questions and ensure client records are ready for tax preparation. Requirements
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping, and/or tax preparation experience.
• Previous hands-on experience preparing U.
S. individual and business tax returns, particularly Forms 1040 and 1120-S.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online, including bookkeeping, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of U.
S. accounting principles and financial statements.
• Ability to review financial records, identify discrepancies, and determine necessary adjustments.
• High English proficiency with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating with clients and explaining financial or accounting concepts in clear, easy-to-understand language.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and systems-minded, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team.
• Comfortable learning new accounting and tax software and adapting to changing priorities and seasonal workloads.
• Strong commitment to maintaining the confidentiality and security of sensitive client financial and tax information. Nice to Have
• Experience working directly with U.
S.-based accounting or tax firms.
• Experience supporting both tax preparation and year-round bookkeeping/accounting functions.
• Previous experience in a client-facing or advisory accounting role.
• Experience reviewing or approving accounting work completed by other team members.