Accounting Assistant (Remote) | Peru
At HireHawk · Lima, Callao Region, Peru
Salary: US$1,200 a month
- Finance and legal
- Full-time
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- Posted
- 16 September 2026
- First seen by us
- 8 October 2026
- Last checked
- 12 hours ago
Job description
From HireHawk’s job post, as they wrote it.
* Job Type: Full-time, long-term contractor
* Workplace: Remote
* Salary: 1200 USD/month
* 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.
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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.
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