Staff Accountant 2
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Remote (South Africa preferred)
Compensation: $1,800 – $2,300 / month
Industry: B2B SaaS / Enterprise Software
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (U.S. timezone alignment preferred)About the RoleA mission-driven U.S.-based software company is seeking a highly experienced Bookkeeper / SaaS Accountant to take full ownership of its financial operations. You’ll be stepping into a critical role, replacing an outsourced accounting function and becoming the cornerstone of the company’s internal finance operations.This is more than a typical bookkeeping role — you’ll be deeply involved in managing recurring revenue, supporting SaaS-specific metrics, integrating financial systems, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and ASC 606. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone with SaaS industry accounting experience and a passion for data accuracy, automation, and growth-stage financial stewardship.Key Responsibilities
- Own the full bookkeeping process using QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Maxio
- Generate and manage customer invoices and recurring billing schedules
- Manage accounts payable, T&E, and expense tracking (via tools like Ramp)
- Conduct AR follow-ups and liaise directly with customers when necessary
- Maintain and reconcile deferred revenue schedules and ensure accurate revenue recognition
- Track ARR, MRR, churn, retention, and other SaaS-specific metrics
- Organize and maintain financial documentation including contracts, SOWs, and order forms
- Handle month-end close, financial reconciliations, and internal reporting
- Collaborate on budgets, forecasting, and cash flow projections
- Integrate and optimize workflows across systems (QBO, HubSpot, Maxio, RevOps)
- Generate dashboards and reports on SaaS KPIs (LTV, CAC, NRR, CAC payback, GM, etc.)
- Support board and investor reporting and due diligence with clean, defensible reporting
- 3–5 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience, preferably in a B2B SaaS or tech company
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition principles
- Expert in QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Experience with Ramp, Maxio, and other modern accounting tools
- Comfortable integrating CRMs like HubSpot with financial systems
- Highly proficient in Excel, with working knowledge of PowerPoint and Outlook
- Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and accuracy under deadlines
- Excellent written and spoken English communication
- Able to work independently and handle complex workflows in a remote, fast-paced setting
- QuickBooks Online (GL)
- Ramp (AP & Expense Management)
- Maxio (revenue subledger)
- HubSpot (CRM)
- RevOps / CPQ tools
- Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Slack / Zoom
- Become the financial backbone of a fast-growing, purpose-driven SaaS company
- Work in a remote-first environment with autonomy and clear ownership
- Drive real impact through system integration, reporting, and strategic insight
- Get involved in end-to-end finance operations beyond traditional bookkeeping
- Join a team passionate about building tools that empower communities