Hirehangar
Accounting Specialist (Accounts Receivable & Payable)
South Africa - Johannesburg
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- Seniority
- Mid level
- Country
- ZA
- Work mode
- Remote-friendly
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- 1 Sept 2026
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Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term career.
- Job Title: Accounting Specialist (Accounts Receivable & Payable)
- Location: Remote
- Time Zone: US Time Zones (EST–PST)
- Role Overview
- We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to manage full-cycle AP/AR and bookkeeping operations. This is a full-time, high-volume role. The ideal candidate is analytical, customer-focused, and comfortable working inside ERP and QuickBooks Online (QBO) systems while handling daily invoice and billing inquiries.
Key Responsibilities
Manage AP, AR, and general ledger entries in QuickBooks Online (QBO)
Oversee invoice creation and transfer from ERP to QBO, ensuring accuracy and reconciliation
Issue customer invoices and promptly resolve billing discrepancies
Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, balances, credits, and payment issues
Handle high daily volumes of emails and transactions with accuracy and professionalism
Perform basic financial reporting and support month-end reconciliation activities
Proactively identify errors, investigate root causes, and escalate issues when appropriate
Required Qualifications
Accounting or bookkeeping experience (non-negotiable)
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online and ERP-integrated accounting workflows
Experience managing invoicing and AR/AP in regulated, product-based environments
Strong written and spoken English with a clear, professional, customer-facing communication style
Ability to manage high-volume, detail-heavy workloads while maintaining accuracy
Must have prior remote work experience, be fluent with remote collaboration tools and platforms (such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar), and have ideally worked with US or UK-based companies. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
Tools & Technology
QuickBooks Online (QBO)
Company ERP system
Google Workspace
Slack, Zoom, and other remote collaboration tools
Please NOTE
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