Hire Accountants
Accountants keep your books accurate and your close on schedule. Our LatAm accountants are experienced with U.S. GAAP and work your hours.
- Works your time zone
- 8-stage vetting
- Shortlist in 7–10 days
Typical annual cost
Companies save around 66% per accountant — with no drop in seniority.
Teams hiring with Lateam
What a accountant does
Hire remote accountants from Latin America.
- Own month-end close and journal entries
- Reconcile accounts and maintain the general ledger
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
- Support audits, tax filings and compliance requests
- Maintain accounting policies and internal controls
- Partner with AP, AR and FP&A teams
Core skills we test for
- U.S. GAAP
- Month-end close
- Account reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Audit support
- ERP accounting systems
Tools they work in
Hiring accountants, answered
How quickly can I hire a accountant?
We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.
How much does a remote accountant from Latin America cost?
Most of our accountants land around $28,000 per year all-in, versus roughly $82,000 for a comparable U.S. hire — about 66% less, with no drop in quality.
Will they work in my time zone?
Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LatAm overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.
How do you vet accountants?
Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.
Ready to meet your accountant?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.