US General Accounting Specialist (WFH)

About Penbrothers 

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Client

Our client is a boutique strategy consulting firm that specializes in rapidly delivering value to our clients. We engage with Private Equity firms and traditional corporate clients on projects similar to those done at A.T Kearney, McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Strategy&, etc. Additionally, our BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) services are specifically targeted to mid-market clients to improve any inefficiency in the back-office functions by leveraging labor cost arbitrage and time zone difference. 

About the Role

The US General Accountant (Business Analyst) will support one or more of our BPO clients by performing a variety of accounting and analytical tasks. The ideal candidate is a structured thinker with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative spirit.

What you’ll do

• Perform daily accounting tasks such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, and recording payments and adjustments.

• Record and maintain financial transactions, ensuring they are accurately recorded in the correct accounts.

• Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes.

• Promptly process accounts receivable and accounts payable, and help develop robust policies for monthly AR and AP reconciliations.

• Ensure all expenses are paid and recorded in the ERP system, complying with SOPs and business policies.

• Create, manage, and review monthly financial reporting packages for management and lenders.

• Develop cycle count and physical inventory count policies, and reconcile inventory listings to the general ledger.

• Record monthly payroll expenses and maintain monthly accruals for potential bonus payouts.

• Collaborate with clients and team members to gather requirements, interpret data, perform analysis, and develop reports.

• Communicate and coordinate with the internal team or client counterparts to update work progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely delivery of all tasks.

• Produce ad-hoc queries and develop reports to support business needs.