Junior Accountant

About Us

Halo Recruiting is a white-glove recruiting firm helping U.S. companies access elite global talent for 80% less than domestic equivalents. We recruit, screen, and rigorously vet top-tier remote workers based in the Philippines to work as full-time embedded team members within your business. Our candidates are 100% English-fluent, university-educated, and have years of corporate experience from top-tier brands like Google, KPMG, PwC, Canva, Mercedes-Benz, Exxon, Amazon and Deloitte, to name a few.

Pay: 65,000.00 - 85,000.00 net per month

Job Title: Junior Accountant (U.S. Tax and Accounting)

Location: Fully Remote | Philippines-Based

About the role

We are a growing U.S.-based CPA firm serving high-net-worth individuals, founders, and closely held businesses. We are looking for an offshore Staff Accountant based in the Philippines to support U.S. tax compliance and related accounting work. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to build long-term expertise in U.S. tax and accounting.

Hands-on experience with U.S. tax is a plus but not required. Bookkeeping experience is also a plus. We are primarily focused on hiring the right person and providing strong training and support.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of U.S. individual tax returns (Form 1040)
• Assist with basic business tax returns (partnerships and S corporations) under supervision
• Prepare workpapers and supporting schedules
• Organize and review client-provided documents
• Summarize bank and credit card statements
• Assist with bookkeeping and reconciliations as needed
• Follow firm processes, documentation standards, and quality controls
• Communicate clearly with managers regarding questions and open items
• Support the team during busy season and peak deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• 25 years of accounting, tax, or bookkeeping experience
• Exposure to U.S. tax preparation is a strong plus, but not required
• Bookkeeping experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment
• Reliable, organized, and able to manage deadlines

What we value

• Strong work ethic and accountability
• Coachability and willingness to learn
• Intellectual curiosity
• Clear communication
• Long-term mindset and desire to grow with the firm

What we offer

• Competitive compensation for the local market
• Performance-based bonuses
• Training and development in U.S. tax and accounting
• Clear growth path for strong performers
• Stable, long-term role with a growing firm
• Supportive team environment with high standards

Job Type: Exclusive Full-time / Independent Contract; 40 hours per week

Benefits: Permanent Work from home