Hire a Accountant
Hire offshore Accountants to close the books, manage compliance, and keep your financials clean, accurate, and audit-ready.
Zero risk. You only pay if you hire.
What a Accountant can do for your business
A clear scope so you know exactly what to delegate from day one.
Close & compliance
- ·Run monthly and quarterly close
- ·Maintain general ledger and reconcile accounts
- ·Support audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting
AP / AR / payroll
- ·Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- ·Run payroll cycles in tools like Gusto, Rippling, or ADP
- ·Manage vendor records, invoicing, and collections
Reporting
- ·Produce monthly financial statements
- ·Reconcile bank, credit card, and ledger balances
- ·Maintain documentation and workpapers
The Accountant role, in detail
The day-to-day responsibilities and the qualifications we screen for, so your shortlist arrives ready to interview.
You can use this directly as a job description, or share it with us as a starting point.
Tasks
- 01Own monthly and quarterly close
- 02Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
- 03Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts
- 04Process AP, AR, and expense reimbursements
- 05Run payroll cycles and validate journal entries
- 06Produce monthly financial statements
- 07Support audits, tax, and compliance filings
- 08Document workpapers and accounting policies
- 09Partner with FP&A on variance and reporting
Qualifications
- Accounting degree or professional qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA, SAIPA)
- Strong U.S. GAAP or IFRS knowledge
- ERP experience (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Sage)
- Strong Excel skills and reconciliation discipline
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Detail-oriented and accuracy-focused
- Comfort with payroll platforms a plus
- Ability to work U.S. business hours where required
Top countries for hiring a Accountant
Fast, supported, and flexible. We help you hire top global talent without the usual complexity, matched to the region that fits your role and time zone best.
Recommended pick
Philippines
Filipino Accountants are CPA-trained with significant U.S. GAAP and outsourced accounting experience, ideal for close, AP/AR, and full-cycle bookkeeping.
The Philippines has one of the deepest pools of qualified accountants globally, with CPA training and strong U.S. GAAP exposure across BPO and outsourced accounting.
- Vetted in-region recruiters
- 30-day fit guarantee
Latin America
LatAm Accountants work in U.S. time zones and bring strong technical accounting and English fluency, well-suited to embedded support.
South Africa
South African Accountants often hold CA(SA), CIMA, or SAIPA qualifications with strong IFRS/US GAAP exposure and consultative communication.
How much can you save hiring a Accountant?
TalentArm helps companies hire skilled offshore talent for up to 75% less, reducing payroll cost while improving accuracy, consistency, and operational quality, so your leadership can focus on growth.
Cost efficiency. Operational clarity. Focus where it counts.
*Salary figures are estimates based on industry data and may vary. This tool is for informational purposes only and not a binding salary guide.
Save up to
Average savings
$65K
vs. an equivalent U.S. hire (annual)
Cost reduction by level
- Junior63%
- Mid-level64%
- Senior63%
We recommend Philippines for this role
The Philippines has one of the deepest pools of qualified accountants globally, with CPA training and strong U.S. GAAP exposure across BPO and outsourced accounting.
Junior
- US
- $60K
- LatAm
- $24K
- South Africa
- $22K
Mid-level
- US
- $90K
- LatAm
- $36K
- South Africa
- $32K
Senior
- US
- $125K
- LatAm
- $50K
- South Africa
- $46K
How TalentArm helps you hire top global talent
A predictable, supported hiring motion, designed to feel as simple as adding a seat to your team.
- Avg. time to hire
- 21 days
- Guarantee period
- 30 days
- 01
Book a call & start hiring
Tell us what roles you're hiring for on a quick intro call. We'll align on countries, salary ranges, and skill needs, then start your search. You only pay if you hire.
- 02
Meet talent & get matched fast
Our recruiters source and vet candidates from our global talent pools. You provide input and we zero in on the right fit, whether that's the Philippines, Latin America, or South Africa.
- 03
Interview candidates & make the hire
We send shortlisted candidates for you to interview and collect feedback after each round. We'll help with offer letters, onboarding, and compliance so you can hire confidently.
- 04
Ongoing support to help you scale
As your team grows, we help you scale efficiently while typically saving 60-80% on payroll vs U.S. hires. Need a new role or region? We'll source and deliver more top candidates.
- 05
Hire globally, strategically
We've placed talent across 18+ countries, from developers in Eastern Europe to accountants in South Africa, support teams in the Philippines, and sales reps in Latin America.
Hiring a Accountant, answered
The questions we hear most when teams start sourcing this role. Still stuck? Use the form below or book a quick call.
- Do they know U.S. GAAP?
- Yes. Many candidates have direct experience with U.S. GAAP through BPO and outsourced accounting work, especially from the Philippines.
- What ERPs do they use?
- QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Sage, and Zoho Books are common. Share your stack and we'll match accordingly.
- How does payment work?
- There's zero risk to start. You only pay TalentArm a placement fee once you hire. The candidate is paid directly by you once they start.
- What if my hire isn't a fit?
- If the hire is not a fit within the first 30 days, TalentArm will coach, correct, replace, or run a replacement search at no additional cost — depending on whether you use Direct Hire or Hire on Demand.
Ready to hire your next Accountant?
Share a few details and we'll scope the search, align on salary, and start sourcing vetted candidates — you only pay when you hire.
18+
Countries in our talent network
Top 1%
Vetting bar for every placement
30 days
Fit guarantee
60–80%
Typical payroll savings vs. U.S. hires