Accounting Associate
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R33,300 – R42,550 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Position: Accounting Associate
Location: Remote (South Africa / LatAm)
Work Schedule: 8am-5pm EST
Salary: $1800-$2300 (depending on experience)
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Client is redefining what it means to live, stay, and connect on the water. We are building a vertically integrated platform that unlocks the full potential of waterfronts through floating real estate and hospitality. From luxury floating suites to turnkey marina amenities, we design, build, and operate floating spaces that transform underutilized marina slips into high-performing, revenue-generating assets while delivering unforgettable guest experiences.
Our model is unique. We partner with marina operators, real estate investors, and waterfront developments to deploy floating assets that generate recurring revenue while activating underutilized marina infrastructure. From marina placement and financing partnerships to guest operations, CLIENT controls the full lifecycle of each unit.
As we scale across new markets, disciplined financial operations become the backbone of sustainable growth. Clean books, accurate reporting, and reliable cash management are what allow the rest of the business to move with speed and confidence.
Role Overview
CLIENT is hiring an Accounting Associate to support the day-to-day financial operations of a growing waterfront hospitality platform. This role sits at the center of cash management, revenue tracking, and vendor operations, working directly with the Financial Controller to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and transparency across all financial activity.
This is an entry-level role built for someone who is hungry to grow. You will gain hands-on experience across multiple accounting functions, working with real transaction volume across payment processors, booking platforms, and vendor systems. The right person will treat this as a launchpad, not a landing spot, and will earn expanded responsibility as they demonstrate ownership and reliability.
What You'll Do
* Post daily cash receipts from Stripe merchant accounts, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all incoming revenue.
* Post daily credit card purchases across multiple accounts and reconcile credit card activity on a regular cadence.
* Reconcile cash accounts daily and post all reconciling transactions to maintain clean, audit-ready records.
* Post vendor invoices into Bill.com and support the accounts payable workflow from receipt through payment.
* Assist with reconciling deferred revenue, ensuring proper recognition timing aligned with booking and guest stay activity.
* Reconcile and post Enso upsell transactions and maintain revenue recognition tracking in Excel.
* Support month-end balance sheet reconciliations and assist with financial reporting deliverables.
* Maintain organized, accurate documentation across all accounting systems and flag discrepancies proactively
CLIENT Technology Stack
You will work across the following systems daily. Prior experience with any of these platforms is a plus, but not required.
* ● Sage Intacct (general ledger and financial reporting)
* ● Stripe (payment processing and cash receipts)
* ● Bill.com (accounts payable and vendor management)
* ● HostAway (property management and booking data)
* ● Enso (guest upsell transactions and revenue tracking)
* ● Airbnb (booking platform and channel management)
What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days
* ● Daily cash receipt and credit card posting routines are running consistently, with minimal errors and no backlog.
* ● Cash account reconciliations are current, accurate, and completed on schedule each day.
* ● Vendor invoices flow through Bill.com without delays, and the accounts payable process runs smoothly.
* ● Enso upsell reconciliation and revenue tracking are maintained in Excel with clear, organized documentation.
* ● Month-end close support is reliable, with balance sheet reconciliations completed accurately and on time.
* ● The Financial Controller has increased confidence in the accuracy and timeliness of daily financial operations.
Who You Are
CLIENT is hiring for character, judgment, and ownership, not just a polished resume. If this sounds like you, you will thrive here:
* Whatever It Takes (WIT): You take ownership of your work without waiting to be told what to do next. When something does not add up, you dig in and figure it out. You do not leave loose ends.
* Service Over Self: You understand that clean, accurate books are a form of service to every team at this company. You take pride in doing the work that keeps the business running, even when it is not glamorous.
* Never Settle: You are not content with "good enough." You look for ways to improve processes, catch errors before they compound, and raise your own standard with every close cycle.
* Precision with Purpose: You care about the details because you understand what they protect. Accuracy is not a chore for you. It is how you operate.
* Keeping It Real: You communicate clearly and directly.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R33,300/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,800/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 608 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →