Senior Accountant
Location: Ortigas, Pasig City (Hybrid: 4 Days Onsite, 1 Day Work-from-Home)
Work Schedule: 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM (Manila Time)
About the Role
We're looking for a detail-driven Senior Accountant to play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial reporting. This position is responsible for managing general ledger activities, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close processes, and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, improving processes, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support business growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Month-End Close
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, payroll, fixed assets, and bank transactions.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and promptly investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal policies, and accounting procedures.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Support the preparation of financial statements and internal management reports.
- Analyze financial data and account activity to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
- Provide accounting support and financial insights to stakeholders across the business.
Audit & Compliance
- Serve as a key contact for internal and external audit requests.
- Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and account analyses.
- Review and validate resale certificates and ensure tax compliance requirements are met.
- Maintain strong controls and support compliance initiatives across the accounting function.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement
- Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, and other business units.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and enhance efficiency.
- Participate in special projects and support new initiatives as the business evolves.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience supporting US-based companies
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and general accounting principles
- Proven experience with:
- Month-end and year-end close
- Journal entries and accrual accounting
- Fixed asset accounting
- Payroll accounting
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- General ledger management
- Experience preparing multiple balance sheet reconciliations each month
- Experience working with at least two accounting ERP systems such as:
- Oracle
- Oracle NetSuite
- SAP
- PeopleSoft
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Xero
- HighRadius
- QuickBooks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities
Preferred
- CPA designation
- Experience supporting multinational organizations or international entities
- Exposure to accounting for foreign transactions and multiple currencies
- Experience with Oracle EBS or other large ERP platforms
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas and data analysis
- Experience using financial reporting and reconciliation tools such as BlackLine, Hyperion/SmartView, or Tableau
- Knowledge of resale tax certificates and multi-state sales tax environments
What Success Looks Like
- Accurate and timely month-end close and financial reporting
- Well-maintained and fully reconciled balance sheet accounts
- Strong audit readiness and compliance with accounting standards
- Continuous improvements to accounting processes and controls
- Effective collaboration with internal stakeholders across Finance and Operations
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who is:
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented
- Self-motivated and solutions-focused
- Organized and able to meet tight deadlines
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
- Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across teams
Why Join Us
- Work with a growing business supporting global operations
- Gain exposure to complex accounting, reporting, and compliance activities
- Contribute to meaningful process improvements and business initiatives
- Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement and a collaborative team environment
- Build your career in a role that offers ownership, impact, and professional growth
If you're an experienced Senior Accountant with strong US GAAP knowledge, month-end close expertise, and a passion for accuracy and process improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
