Staff Accountant | LATAM

• Job Type: Full-time, long-term contractor
• Workplace: Remote
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm PST
• Compensation: $1,300 - $1,900/month

At HireHawk, we connect top global talent with high-performing U.S. companies. Our focus is on finding exceptional professionals who bring both expertise and drive to every role. We’re passionate about helping candidates grow their careers while supporting our clients with reliable, remote-ready talent that makes an impact from day one.

We are seeking an experienced and highly detail-oriented Staff Accountant to oversee the financial operations of our growing commercial real estate portfolio. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, managing tenant financial obligations, and maintaining compliance with lease agreements.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with deep expertise in commercial real estate accounting, including NNN (Triple Net) structures, lease administration, and property-level financial reporting, and is highly proficient in QuickBooks, Yardi Voyager, and Microsoft Office.

This is a high-impact role within a lean, fast-scaling team, offering strong ownership and the opportunity to contribute to operational efficiency and automation.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of 20–30 commercial properties/entities
• Manage general ledger, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Reconcile all property-level transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Track and reconcile NNN expenses, including CAM (Common Area Maintenance), property taxes, and insurance
• Monitor tenant rent payments, lease escalations, late fees, and additional charges
• Generate and issue monthly rent statements and invoices
• Partner with property management to enforce rent collection policies and follow up on delinquencies
• Review and process vendor invoices, utilities, and maintenance expenses in line with budgets
• Track and ensure compliance with tenant insurance requirements
• Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting, identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Support financial audits and tax filings in coordination with external accountants
• Utilize QuickBooks and Yardi Voyager to streamline accounting workflows
• Maintain organized records of financial transactions, leases, and supporting documentation
• Generate financial reports, variance analyses, and cash flow projections
• Work closely with property managers, asset managers, and leadership
• Ensure compliance with lease agreements and accounting best practices
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision-making

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in commercial real estate accounting
• Hands-on experience with Yardi Voyager
• Strong experience with: NNN / Triple Net lease structures, CAM reconciliations, Property-level accounting, Multi-entity accounting environments
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in: QuickBooks, Yardi Voyager, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong knowledge of: GAAP, Lease accounting standards
• Experience with audits, tax filings, and compliance (preferred)
• Extremely detail-oriented and meticulous
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously
• Strong communication skills (remote environment)
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable asking questions
• Reliable, trustworthy, and high integrity
• Ability to work independently while following structured processes
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Remote role with high accountability and communication expectations
• Must be comfortable managing multiple properties and entities
• Lean team environment → high ownership required
• Strong focus on automation and efficiency improvements
• Must be flexible for occasional after-hours support

Benefits

• Access to a $200K+ perk marketplace with discounts on 150+ global services.
• Option to withdraw up to 50% of approved earnings before payday.

Originally posted on Himalayas