Junior Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Conduct monthly reconciliations for banks, payment processors (such as Adyen and Stripe), and other payment methods, addressing and resolving any discrepancies.

• Oversee unapplied customer payments and collaborate with the Collections team to allocate and resolve these payments.

• Prepare and submit Canadian sales tax returns (GST/QST and PST), while managing related payables and reporting.

• Process sales and withholding tax reclassifications, ensuring accurate tax data is maintained in Salesforce.

• Assist with external audits by preparing documentation and providing supporting evidence for the audit samples.

• Recognize opportunities to enhance and streamline accounting processes.

• Work in partnership with the broader Finance team at Lightspeed, a cloud commerce technology company.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience in a comparable accounting position.

• A background in accounting, finance, or equivalent practical experience.

• Advanced skills in Excel and/or automation tools.

• Exceptional time management, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the capability to manage confidential information discreetly.

• Proficiency in English.

• Ability to work during NOAM EST hours.

• Residence within the Greater Metro Manila area.

• A reliable and stable internet connection with a consistent plan of at least 50 Mbps.

• A suitable remote working environment.

• Legal eligibility to work in the country where the position is advertised.

🏝️ Benefits

• Genuine career advancement opportunities in a company that creates new jobs daily.

• Work within a team that is large enough for growth yet small enough to make a tangible impact.

• Access to modern and proven technology.

• Flexibility to work and grow in a truly adaptable environment.

• Opportunities to learn, enhance your skill set, build meaningful relationships, and leave your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed culture.

• Competitive salary package.

• Permanent work-from-home setup.

• Coworking space available if needed.

• Observation of PH holidays!

• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage for you and two dependents (Maxicare).

• 15 vacation leaves.

• 10 sick leaves.

• Government-mandated benefits.

• Monthly food allowance of 1000 PHP.

• Monthly work-from-home allowance of 1000 PHP.

• Annual health and wellness benefit of 7500 PHP.

• Complimentary access to mental health support and coaching services.

• Opportunities for career growth within a company that values internal mobility.

• Engaging online and in-person events regularly hosted by our Manila Culture Club.