Staff Accountant
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Job Description
Staff Accountant – Remote, Philippines
Location: Remote – Philippines
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time
Compensation: $2,000–$2,500 USD/month
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: U.S.-based Accounting Manager
About the Role
A U.S.-based packaging company is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its Finance & Accounting team. This role will support the full day-to-day accounting cycle, with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, collections, reconciliations, and month-end close.
This position is ideal for someone who works with a high degree of independence and ownership. You should be comfortable identifying what needs to be done, using available resources to research and resolve routine issues, and proactively communicating when you need assistance or encounter a roadblock.
What You'll Do
- Process vendor invoices, coding, approvals, and payment preparation
- Maintain accurate vendor records and supporting documentation
- Prepare and issue customer invoices and apply customer payments
- Monitor A/R aging and proactively follow up on past-due balances
- Respond to vendor and customer billing and payment inquiries
- Perform A/P, A/R, general ledger, and account reconciliations
- Research discrepancies and work through issues to resolution
- Support month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation to support internal controls and audit readiness
- Identify recurring issues and recommend practical process improvements
How You'll Work
- Work closely with a U.S.-based Accounting Manager while independently managing your day-to-day responsibilities
- Take ownership of assigned work and follow through without requiring frequent direction
- Work with urgency while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Use company resources, documentation, systems, and independent research to troubleshoot routine issues before escalating
- Communicate proactively about progress, questions, deadlines, and potential roadblocks
- Know when to ask for help and escalate time-sensitive or unresolved issues promptly
- Remain highly responsive and available throughout scheduled working hours
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, general accounting, or a combination of these areas
- Hands-on experience with invoice processing, vendor payments, customer billing, payment application, collections, and reconciliations
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger activity, and month-end close
- Experience with NetSuite and/or QuickBooks preferred
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
- Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, responsiveness, and follow-through
- Ability to work effectively and independently with limited day-to-day supervision
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Work Schedule & Remote Requirements
This is a full-time remote position for candidates based in the Philippines. Candidates must be able to consistently work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time and maintain reliable high-speed internet and a professional workspace appropriate for handling confidential financial information.
Compensation
$2,000–$2,500 USD per month
Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, technical capability, and overall fit for the role.
Why Join
This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of the day-to-day accounting function while working closely with a U.S.-based team. You'll gain broad exposure across AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end accounting, with opportunities to improve processes and contribute to a growing organization.
