Hire Accountants in Latin America
NBS sends US companies accountants from Latin America who have passed an English assessment, a role-specific work sample, and reference and background checks. You'll interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.
- US GAAP
- Month-end close
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- QuickBooks
- NetSuite
You choose who to hire. Replacements within 90 days are free.
“Since starting with them, we've hired a backend developer, a full-stack engineer, IT Support, a BDR, and a Project Owner.”
3 business days
to your first candidates
2 hours
maximum gap with US Eastern time
90 days
free replacement guarantee
Why hire nearshore accountants through NBS
US companies hire remote accountants from LatAm through NBS.
Fast to interview
- Specialist roles close in under two weeks
- Standard roles place within 30 days
- A dedicated sourcer and scheduler supports every search.
We vet candidates before you meet them
- We review resumes and portfolios, then assess a role-specific technical work sample.
- We conduct behavioral interviews and check references and backgrounds.
Lower cost than US rates
- Salary savings run 40 to 75 percent, role by role.
- Mid-level roles save 50 to 70 percent.
- Direct hire placements carry a one-time fee, and nearshore staff augmentation runs on a fixed monthly fee.
We recruit locally in all 12 countries
- We recruit directly from LatAm universities and bootcamps.
- We compare local salaries and negotiate offers.
4 stages
of vetting before you meet anyone
B2+
English level, CEFR assessed
12 markets
with Employer of Record coverage
Under 2%
replacement rate
What clients say about NBS
Clients who hired in Latin America with us.
Since starting with them, we've hired a backend developer, a full-stack engineer, IT Support, a BDR, and a Project Owner. Each one has been a strong cultural and technical fit.
We partnered with Nearshore to execute a project in Costa Rica. They were fast, reliable, and proactive with their follow-up - helping us build a team of 21 engineers in just a few weeks.
We needed to fill a Customer Success role quickly, and Nearshore delivered. Within three days of signing the MSA, we had a strong list of candidates - complete with video presentations - and hired the right fit just five days later.
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55%
average savings vs comparable US hires on this engagement
Case study: AI consulting firm
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Skills we recruit for
Every candidate completes a role-specific work sample before you meet them.
US GAAP and financial reporting
A staff accountant applies US GAAP when preparing financial statements and documenting accounting treatments.
Month-end close
An accountant reconciles balance sheet accounts and posts journal entries during the month-end close.
Accounts payable and receivable
A remote accountant processes vendor bills and customer invoices, applies payments and follows up on outstanding balances.
QuickBooks and Xero
A remote accountant uses QuickBooks and Xero to maintain ledgers and reconcile bank accounts.
NetSuite and ERP systems
Senior accountants use NetSuite and other ERP systems to post transactions and run general ledger reports.
Tax and audit support
Accountants support tax and audit work by preparing schedules and organizing supporting documents.
Accountant salary in Latin America
These are typical monthly salary costs for accountants in Latin America.
Junior
$2,030 to $2,730
per month in Latin America
A junior accountant owns routine account reconciliations and accounts payable support.
Mid
$2,700 to $3,395
per month in Latin America
A mid-level accountant owns account reconciliations and parts of the month-end close.
Senior
$3,955 to $5,400
per month in Latin America
A senior accountant owns the month-end close and financial statement review.
Accountant salary in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil
| Country | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2,005 to $2,745 | $2,640 to $3,375 | $3,905 to $5,275 |
| Colombia | $2,140 to $2,850 | $2,850 to $3,565 | $4,160 to $5,705 |
| Argentina | $2,070 to $2,760 | $2,760 to $3,450 | $4,025 to $5,520 |
| Brazil | $1,915 to $2,555 | $2,555 to $3,195 | $3,725 to $5,110 |
These are the accountants' monthly pay. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call.
How hiring works
You move from intake call to first day in four steps.
Intake call
You share the role, duties, seniority and budget.
First candidates in 3 business days
NBS sends vetted profiles for you to interview.
You interview
You interview candidates and choose your hire.
Offer and start
NBS negotiates the offer and helps you handle local labor law and payroll.
Your hire has a 90‑day guarantee
- We replace your hire free within 90 days if it does not work out.
- We check in at 30, 60, and 90 days.
- A dedicated account manager manages the relationship.
Four ways to hire accountants
Direct hire placements
carry a one-time fee.
Nearshore staff augmentation
carries a fixed monthly fee.
Recruitment as a Service
supports high-volume hiring teams.
Employer of Record
covers all 12 markets.
Payroll, labor law and Employer of Record support NBS helps you handle local labor law compliance, payroll and Employer of Record coverage for nearshore staff augmentation.
Tell us the duties and seniority. A dedicated sourcer and scheduler starts the search.
Four-stage vetting and a B2+ English check before you meet anyone.
Tell us who you're hiring
Send the form, then pick a time for your intake call on the next page.
Start your accountant search
Thank you. We have your details.
Book your intake callWhat happens next
Book an intake call on the next page
Tell us the duties, seniority and budget on the call
Your first vetted candidates are ready to interview within 3 business days of the call. You choose your hire.
“In just a few days, we were interviewing strong candidates…”
Accountants in 12 Latin American countries
NBS has local recruiters in 12 markets across Latin America, from Mexico and Central America to Brazil and the rest of South America. All 12 are within 2 hours of US Eastern time.
Compare with US time zones
UTC-6
2 hours behind US Eastern from mid-March to early November, 1 hour behind from early November to mid-March
UTC-5
1 hour behind US Eastern from mid-March to early November, level from early November to mid-March
UTC-4 or UTC-3
Level with US Eastern from early April to early September, 1 hour ahead from early September to early November and from mid-March to early April, 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March
UTC-3
1 hour ahead of US Eastern from mid-March to early November, 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March
Our guide to time zones in South America lists each country's UTC offset and daylight saving status.
Questions about hiring accountants
Answers on hiring steps, cost, countries, time zones, payroll and the guarantee.
How do I hire an accountant in Latin America?
Fill out the form, then describe the accountant's close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reporting, US GAAP, ERP duties, seniority and budget on the intake call. NBS uses four screening stages, including a role-specific work sample and reference and background checks; NBS provides Employer of Record coverage in all 12 markets; and you interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call and choose your hire. Standard roles place within 30 days.
How much does an accountant cost in Latin America compared with the US?
Mid-level accountant roles in Latin America cost 50 to 70 percent below US rates. A direct hire placement carries a one-time fee, while nearshore staff augmentation runs on a fixed monthly fee that covers employment, payroll, benefits, compliance and monthly invoicing. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call.
Nearshore vs offshore accountants: which is better for a US finance team?
Nearshore accountants suit US finance teams that need live collaboration because all 12 NBS countries sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time, while India runs about 9.5 to 10.5 hours ahead, the Philippines runs about 12 to 13 hours ahead and Eastern Europe runs about 7 hours ahead. Your accountant can join a month-end close call, post an agreed journal entry and answer a reconciliation question during the same US workday. NBS places the accountant on your team and provides a free replacement within 90 days if the hire does not work out.
Which countries can I hire accountants from?
You can hire from 12 LatAm countries: Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua in North and Central America, and Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay in South America. NBS has local recruiters in each, and each country has a hiring guide on this site.
Can I hire through staff augmentation or an employer of record?
Yes, NBS offers nearshore staff augmentation for a fixed monthly fee and Employer of Record coverage in all 12 markets. It also offers direct hire placements with a one-time fee and Recruitment as a Service for high-volume hiring teams.
How much do accountants in Latin America earn?
Mid-level accountants in Latin America typically earn $2,700 to $3,395 a month. Junior accountants typically earn $2,030 to $2,730 a month, while senior accountants typically earn $3,955 to $5,400 a month, with Brazil paying the lowest of the four countries in the report and Colombia paying the highest. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call.
Can I hire Latin American accountants with US GAAP experience?
Yes. NBS recruits accountants who work with US GAAP and IFRS and with QuickBooks, Xero and NetSuite. You name the standards and systems the role needs on the intake call, and every candidate passes a role-specific work sample.
How fast can I interview candidates?
Interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.
Do accountants work US hours?
Yes, accountants work US hours. All 12 countries sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time all year.
Mexico City and Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua) run 2 hours behind US Eastern during US daylight time and 1 hour behind the rest of the year. Colombia, Peru and Ecuador run 1 hour behind during US daylight time and level with US Eastern the rest of the year.
Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil (Brasília time) run 1 hour ahead during US daylight time and 2 hours ahead the rest of the year. Mainland Chile also changes its clocks: it runs level with US Eastern from early April to early September, 1 hour ahead in the weeks around that, and 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March.
Where can I find bilingual accountants in Latin America?
NBS recruits bilingual accountants across 12 countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil. Every candidate completes a B2-or-higher CEFR English assessment, which helps you assess whether the accountant can lead a close call and write reconciliation notes in English. NBS assigns a dedicated sourcer and scheduler to every accountant search.
Where can I hire a senior accountant in Latin America for a US firm?
NBS provides accountant staffing for US firms and can recruit a senior accountant who owns the month-end close, reviews financial statements and works in NetSuite or another ERP. Recruiters in each hiring country provide local salary benchmarking and offer negotiation for the senior accountant search.
Who handles payroll and labor law compliance?
NBS helps you handle local labor law compliance and payroll. As Employer of Record for nearshore staff augmentation, NBS covers employment, payroll, benefits, compliance and monthly invoicing. Employer of Record coverage spans all 12 markets.
What if a hire does not work out?
NBS replaces your hire free within 90 days if the hire does not work out, and the replacement rate is under 2 percent. A dedicated account manager manages the relationship, and NBS checks in at 30, 60, and 90 days.
Start hiring accountants in Latin America
You describe the month-end close and reporting duties your staff accountant or senior accountant will own on the intake call, and you interview your first candidates within 3 business days of that call.
Your dedicated account manager checks in at 30, 60, and 90 days.
