Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Ensure the maintenance of precise and comprehensive accounting records in compliance with US GAAP.

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring that transactions are adequately supported, categorized, and documented in the appropriate accounting period.

• Generate and assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, along with relevant schedules.

• Coordinate and implement month-end and year-end closing activities, which include journal entries, account reviews, accruals, and cut-off procedures.

• Prepare and evaluate balance sheet reconciliations, investigating any reconciling items.

• Analyze monthly movements in revenue and expenses, identify variances and trends, and provide management with explanations.

• Manage and administer US payroll using Gusto or other relevant payroll systems.

• Review wages, overtime, bonuses, benefits, deductions, and payroll adjustments.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local US payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.

• Address payroll inquiries, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate necessary corrections.

• Process and record accounts payable and receivable transactions, facilitate payments and collections, and resolve discrepancies.

• Record and verify client invoices while supporting invoicing-related closing activities.

• Prepare and document US federal, state, and local income tax accruals, collaborating with external tax advisors.

• Record transactions related to intercompany and transfer pricing.

• Calculate and post accruals for recurring expenses.

• Assist in internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and necessary documentation.

• Prepare or assist with the liquidation of corporate credit cards and expense reports.

• Collaborate with accounting, FP&A, operations, and other business units on financial data, reporting, and process enhancements.

• Identify opportunities to enhance controls, standardize workflows, improve data quality, and automate accounting and payroll operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience, including at least 3 years of direct US accounting experience.

• Practical experience in processing US payroll, encompassing payroll calculations, deductions, payroll taxes, and relevant federal, state, and local regulations.

• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP and its application to general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.

• Experience with US accounting and payroll systems; familiarity with QuickBooks and Gusto is advantageous.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the organization, reconciliation, and analysis of financial data.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

• Capability to handle sensitive financial and employee payroll information with confidentiality and discretion.

• Dedication to responsibilities and maintaining availability, productivity, and quality of deliverables during agreed-upon work hours.

• High standards of honesty, integrity, ethical conduct, and sound professional judgment.

• Ability to provide precise and timely updates on work progress, and promptly communicate any delays or potential issues.

• Reliability in fulfilling commitments and ensuring consistent quality of work.

• CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification is desirable.

• Experience with US payroll tax filings and year-end payroll reporting is preferred.

• Experience in coordinating with US-based tax advisors, auditors, and other external service providers is preferred.

• Background in multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and month-end closing is preferred.

• Experience in enhancing accounting workflows, internal controls, and reporting automation is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Ability to work from home.

• Monday to Friday schedule from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, subject to adjustments during peak periods.

• Observance of Philippine holidays, subject to operational requirements and peak-period needs.