Senior Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete accounts payable process, which includes reviewing invoices, coding, processing, posting, and making vendor payments.

• Reconcile statements from vendors, bank accounts, and corporate credit card transactions.

• Investigate and resolve any outstanding balances, unreconciled transactions, and discrepancies.

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reversals, and reclassifications.

• Review balance sheet accounts and ensure reconciliation of general ledger balances.

• Assist with month-end closing procedures and maintain supporting schedules and working papers.

• Coordinate intercompany transactions and their reconciliations.

• Provide support to external tax consultants with accounting records, reports, and necessary documentation.

• Manage responses to inquiries regarding US sales and use tax and other tax compliance matters.

• Assist with financial reporting, supporting schedules, budgeting, and financial analysis.

• Supply financial information and address inquiries from management.

• Identify opportunities for improvements in accounting workflows and internal controls.

• Collaborate with finance teams and other departments to resolve accounting-related issues.

• Maintain well-organized accounting documentation and handle other designated accounting and administrative responsibilities.

• Support daily accounting operations for a US-based branch while working in collaboration with finance teams in both the US and Australia.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidate must be based in the Philippines.

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience is necessary.

• Significant experience in accounts payable, bank reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and month-end closing is essential.

• CPA qualification is preferred.

• Experience with Australian or US accounting practices is a plus.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar ERP systems is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other applications within Microsoft Office is required.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities are essential.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial records and transactions is necessary.

• Capability to work independently, prioritize competing tasks, and meet deadlines is required.

• Willingness to work from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM AEST, Monday through Friday.

• Experience utilizing US banking platforms for payment processing and reconciliation is preferred.

• Background in intercompany accounting and balance sheet reconciliations is advantageous.

• Familiarity with assisting external tax consultants and addressing tax-related information requests is preferred.

• Previous experience in a multinational or outsourced accounting environment is a plus.

• Ability to manage time-sensitive accounting deliverables while ensuring accuracy and organization is essential.

• Candidates must disclose any ongoing roles or client work.

• This engagement must be reflected on LinkedIn as “Independent Contractor.”

🏝️ Benefits

• Enjoy 100% remote work from home.

• Benefit from flexible time management as an independent contractor.

• Engage in a structured handover and overlap period upon joining.