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US Staff Accountant (Remote – Philippines)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Prior public accounting experience, including hands-on tax return preparation
  • Working knowledge of QuickBooks and strong Excel skills
  • Sound analytical judgment and attention to detail
  • Clear written and verbal English communication

Responsibilities

  • Prepare federal income tax returns: Forms 1040, 1065, 1120S, and 1120
  • Review and analyze balance sheets, general ledgers, trial balances, and PLs
  • Prepare adjusting journal entries and financial statements
  • Support bookkeeping and accounting projects in QuickBooks

Key facts

  • Remote from: Philippines, Asia, APAC
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Accounting Manager
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Personal Integrity
  • Detail Oriented
  • Adaptability

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Job description

The Role

You'll join our team full-time and remote from the Philippines, working directly with US client, and its staff. Expect a mix of tax preparation, accounting engagements, and real client problem-solving.

Remote doesn't mean alone. We hold regular virtual meetings for training, collaboration, and staying connected, so you're part of the team from day one.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare federal income tax returns: Forms 1040, 1065, 1120S, and 1120

  • Review and analyze balance sheets, general ledgers, trial balances, and P&Ls

  • Prepare adjusting journal entries and financial statements

  • Support bookkeeping and accounting projects in QuickBooks

  • Research tax and accounting questions and recommend practical solutions

  • Use Excel, cloud tools, and AI to boost accuracy and efficiency

  • Work independently within firm procedures

  • Share ideas that improve client service and our internal processes

What You Bring

  • Prior public accounting experience, including hands-on tax return preparation

  • Working knowledge of QuickBooks and strong Excel skills

  • Sound analytical judgment and attention to detail

  • Comfort with technology and eagerness to adopt new tools

  • Clear written and verbal English communication

  • Integrity and a firm commitment to client confidentiality

What's in It for You

  • Stability: a full-time, permanent remote position

  • Fair pay: competitive compensation based on your experience

  • Mentorship: direct guidance from seasoned CPAs and EAs

  • Variety: exposure to diverse industries and tax situations, not repetitive work

  • Growth: more responsibility, higher pay, and leadership opportunities as you develop

  • Culture: a supportive team where your ideas are heard

Position Details

Schedule: 40 hours/week, U.S. Eastern Time business hours

Busy Season: January 1 – April 15 (additional hours available)

Location: Remote; must be based in the Philippines

Requirements: Secure internet, private workspace, strict confidentiality

Preferred Start: November 1

Ready to Build Something Lasting?

We're looking for a professional who wants to learn, take ownership, and grow with us for years to come. If that sounds like you, we'd love to talk.

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Marcus Rivera

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