The Role
The Junior Accounting Consultant will manage full-cycle accounting tasks, ensure compliance with US regulations, prepare financial reports, and provide training to junior staff. They will also assist US clients with budgeting and cash flow forecasting while working under experienced leaders.
Summary Generated by Built In
Outsourced CFO is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Junior Accounting Consultant (USA) to join our team, specifically servicing our American client base.
In this role, you won't just be crunching numbers; you will be a vital part of our client service engine.
This is a "bridge" role designed for someone who has completed their articles and is ready to take on more responsibility, including mentoring junior trainees, while still working under the guidance of our experienced POD Leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Execute full-cycle accounting within QuickBooks Online, including bank reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and fixed asset management.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IRS regulations, managing Sales Tax nexus/filings and 1099 reporting.
- Compile accurate monthly Management Reports and Annual Financial Statements tailored for the US market.
- Prepare comprehensive working papers for year-end reviews and federal/state tax readiness.
Client & Team Development
- Engage with US-based clients to build lasting relationships and assist with complex budget preparation and cash flow forecasting.
- Provide on-the-job training for trainees, specifically focusing on US accounting nuances and cloud-integrations.
- Ensure all US projects are rolled out monthly and tasks are signed off daily to meet international time-zone deadlines.
Requirements
- Proven experience embedding AI tools into your daily workflow to solve problems and drive results. You must be able to demonstrate measurable impact—such as time saved, errors reduced, or client value added—rather than just theoretical knowledge.
- Completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles with a strong interest in international accounting.
- Must be a registered AGA(SA), SAIPA, or CIMA member.
- Essential: Proven hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online and a solid understanding of US GAAP.
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in an accounting environment.
- A proactive problem solver who doesn't just spot a mistake but finds the solution.
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is happy to "jump in" when others need help.
- Excellent time management skills and a high degree of dependability (Friday timesheets are non-negotiable).
Our OCFO values;
- Family first
- Integrity matters
- Switched on Thinking
- Excellence in everything
- Growth and success
Skills Required
- Completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles
- Registered AGA(SA), SAIPA, or CIMA member
- Experience with QuickBooks Online
- Understanding of US GAAP
- Minimum 3 years of working experience
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The Company
What We Do
Outsourced CFO offers founders financial management services including CFO Services, Cloud Accounting, Automation Services & Talent Solutions, building world-class finance functions for scaling companies.
