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Senior Accountant

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (or related)
  • 3-5+ years of accounting experience (client-facing CAS or public accounting preferred)
  • Strong GAAP accrual accounting and demonstrated month-end close ownership
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and/or Xero; Canopy familiarity is a plus; excellent written English (concise, structured client emails)

Requirements:

  • Client ownership: manage day-to-day accounting for 15+ clients with GAAP compliance
  • Inbox management: triage and respond to client emails; resolve ~80% autonomously with concise responses
  • Full-cycle accounting: AP/AR, payroll journal postings, journal entries, and clean GLs
  • Month-end close and financial reporting: reconciliations, accruals, AJEs, variance explanations, and preparation of monthly/quarterly financials and management reports

Job description

Location: Remote – Philippines
Work Hours: Let's Discuss
Type: Full-time

Work From Home
, but due to compliance requirements and local regulations:
👉 Only Philippine citizens currently residing in the Philippines are eligible.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving applications from qualified PH‑based professionals.

We’re hiring a Senior Accountant who combines technical excellence with strong written communication and sound judgment. You’ll manage a portfolio of 15+ client accounts, lead month‑end close, and—crucially—own client inboxes, resolving ~80% of emails independently with clear, concise responses. This role suits someone who is detail‑driven, proactive, and comfortable saying “I don’t know yet—here’s how I’ll find out.”


What You’ll Do

  • Client ownership: Manage day‑to‑day accounting for 15+ clients; maintain accuracy and GAAP compliance.
  • Inbox management: Triage and respond to client emails; resolve ~80% autonomously and escalate the rest with context and recommendations.
  • Full‑cycle accounting: AP/AR, payroll journal posting, journal entries, and clean GLs.
  • Month‑end close: Reconciliations, accruals, AJEs, self‑review, variance explanations, and financial review.
  • Financial reporting: Prepare/review monthly & quarterly financials (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) plus management reports.
  • Revenue recognition & accruals: Apply GAAP principles; ensure timely, accurate entries.
  • Process improvement: Identify gaps; standardize workflows, checklists, and documentation.
  • Tools: Work primarily in QBO/Xero; familiarity with Canopy practice management is a plus.

Requirements

You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (or related)
  • 3–5+ years accounting experience (client‑facing CAS or public accounting preferred)
  • Strong accrual accounting & GAAP; proven month‑end close ownership
  • Excellent written English; concise, structured client emails
  • Demonstrated self‑review practices (checklists, tie‑outs, variance analysis)
  • Proficiency in QBO and/or Xero; Canopy familiarity is a plus
  • High judgment, curiosity, and follow‑through; comfortable asking clarifying questions
  • Ability to work independently across multiple client relationships

Work Style & Hours

  • Remote‑first. Collaborate via modern tools (QBO/Xero, Sheets/Excel, Slack/Teams, Zoom, Canopy).
  • Client coverage: 4‑hour overlap with U.S. Eastern time required

Preferred

CPA or equivalent

Experience with payroll posting, multi‑currency, intercompany, commission plans

3‑way match (inventory/purchasing) and loan accounting exposure

Benefits

🏡 Work Flexibility & Additional Benefits

Work From Home Setup (PH Only)
Fully remote, PH‑based.


Core Perks and Benefits:

✨ HMO on your first day + Free coverage for 2 dependents on your 2nd year

✨ Government-mandated benefits

✨ 20 Annual Leave Credits

✨ 13th-month pay

✨ Birthday Leave

✨ Bereavement Leave

Onsite/Hybrid Employees — Additional Perks (where applicable)
✨ Travel subsidy allowance
✨ Free staff house accommodation (within eligible distance)
✨ Free shuttle service
✨ Free lunch
✨ Free uniform
✨ Perfect attendance bonus
✨ Additional perks across all levels

🎉 Employee Engagement & Company Perks

  • Onboarding training
  • Monthly employee engagement
  • Birthday gift
  • Weekly treats
  • Christmas hamper
  • Anniversary gift
  • Opportunity to travel

🎁 Referral Bonus Program (GCash)

Know someone who'd be perfect for this role? Refer them to us through the link below and get rewarded via Gcash for every successful hire:
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  • PHP 3,000 — Graduate trainees, junior, entry-level, admin
  • PHP 5,000 — Intermediate roles
  • PHP 8,000 — Senior & hard‑to‑fill roles
    Refer top talent and be rewarded!

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