Hire a remote accountant in Latin America.
A remote staff accountant adds real capacity to your firm or finance team, from month-end close to reporting, at a fraction of local cost. In Latin America, a mid-level hire costs about 45% less in salary than in the US.
Accountant salaries: Latin America vs the US
| Level | Latin America | US |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (0-2 yrs) | $33,000 | $66,000 |
| Mid-level (3-5 yrs) | $42,000 | $77,000 |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | $60,000 | $110,000 |
Ballpark annual salaries for full-time roles, before our fees. Not quotes: we give you real ranges on the call.
Your total cost, fees included
Salary plus our fees in year one, next to the same hire in the US, UK or DACH.
What a remote accountant does
- Month-end and year-end close
- Financial statement preparation
- Account reconciliations and journal entries
- Support with audits and tax season workload
What we screen for
- Accounting degree or equivalent experience
- GAAP or IFRS knowledge, depending on your clients
- Excel and your accounting software
- Experience with client-facing work
Why hire accountants in Latin America
Full workday overlap
Most of Latin America sits within a few hours of US time zones, so your hire works the same day as your team.
Experienced with US companies
Years of nearshore work mean many candidates already know US tools, customers and expectations.
Hiring a accountant in Latin America
How much does a accountant in Latin America cost?
Ballpark annual salaries are $33,000 junior, $42,000 mid-level and $60,000 senior. Our fees sit on top: $2,500 one-time plus $700 a month if we employ them, or a 20% placement fee ($5,000 minimum) if you do.
How do you vet accountants?
We source, interview and screen every candidate, check the skills a accountant needs, and add practical tests where the role calls for it. You meet a shortlist and choose who to hire.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
If a hire resigns or is let go for performance within 90 days, we find a replacement at no extra fee. If we employ them, replacements continue for as long as they're with you.
Tell us about the accountant you need.
15 minutes. You'll leave knowing what the role costs and how fast we can fill it.
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