Staff Accountant

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff accountant to join our dynamic team. This is a remote position based in the Philippines. The Staff accountant will be responsible for managing responsible for managing daily accounting activities, assisting with the month-end closing process, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reports. This role involves collaborating with the AR and AP teams to promote professional growth and maintain high standards of performance.

Responsibilities:

Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, approval, and payment.
Review and verify invoices and check requests.
Enter invoices into QuickBooks and Upgrade to see actual info daily.
Perform a three-way match for all purchases.
Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments and maximize payment terms.
Reconcile vendor statements monthly and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare and perform check runs according to the defined payment schedule.
Maintain up-to-date vendor information and communicate with vendors regarding account status.
Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
Generate and analyze AP aging reports and other financial reports as required.
Perform ad hoc reporting as needed.
Qualifications:

Top 3 Must-Haves:

3+ years’ experience in accounting (Balance sheet reconciliations, creating journal entries & participating in month-end/year-end close
Intermediates excel skills
Highly effective collaboration

Top 3 Like-to-Haves:

Advanced Excel Skills
Degree in business with a focus in accounting/finance
Project management ability

Preferred Soft Skills:

Excellent communicator
Highly adaptable
Strong time management
Ability to work well under tight deadlines

Position Performance Expectations:

Provide guidance and support to the AR and/or AP teams, ensuring their professional development and fostering a high-performance culture.
Ensure proper accounting for all business transactions daily. Establish processes and controls to ensure accurate and timely recording of all business transactions.
Perform lead role for month end closing process. Oversee the month-end closing process and ensure its smooth execution. Coordinate with the finance team to reconcile accounts, perform necessary adjustments, and close the books within the designated timeframe. Review financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles.
Ensure assets and liabilities are reconciled monthly. Implement a robust reconciliation process to ensure all assets and liabilities are reconciled monthly. Monitor the reconciliation process, review discrepancies, and work with the accounting team to resolve any outstanding issues. This includes bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and reconciliations of other critical accounts.
Ensure software applications are current; fix non-conformance issues in applications; always looking for areas of improvement in all accounting processes. Regularly assess the effectiveness and efficiency of accounting software applications. Ensure that the software applications used for accounting processes are up to date and address any non-conformance issues promptly.

Success Factors:

Leading end of month closing - 100% tasks completed on time
AP reconciled- 100% invoice received are entered
Asset/Liability accounts match recorded balance
100% of GL tasks are completed on closing checklist
Financial record accuracy and compliance.
Proactive problem-solving and process improvement.
Adaptability and continual learning.


Availability 8:00am-5:00pm EST