Accounting Assistant (Remote) | El Salvador

- Job Type: Full-time, long-term contractor - Workplace: Remote - 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.