Senior Staff Accountant
On-siteMakati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Job Summary
Maintain accurate general ledger entries daily, reconcile bank and credit card accounts, and process vendor invoices and contractor pay on recurring cycles. Own the end-to-end monthly close cycle, preparing journal entries, delivering financial reviews to the CFO, and surfacing discrepancies before finalization. Manage accounts receivable collections, aging reviews, and credit adjustments while supporting payroll processing and trust account reconciliations. This operational role requires QuickBooks Online proficiency and Clio Manage experience, with a focus on using AI tools to improve transactional accuracy. Candidates must demonstrate 4–6 years of full close cycle ownership in a compliance-conscious environment, working independently under tight deadlines to ensure clean books and timely reporting for the firm's financial decision-making.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 4 to 6 years of demonstrated experience in bookkeeping, GL accounting, and reconciliation work with full close cycle ownership
- Must come from a compliance-conscious environment with a strong emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and process adherence
- Stable work history with demonstrated consistency and ownership of recurring deadlines and responsibilities in prior roles, with no pattern of task escalation or incomplete handoffs
- Experience managing end-to-end accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Strong reconciliation discipline, capable of independently managing monthly reconciliations, catching discrepancies early, and documenting resolution clearly and completely
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and professional services billing structures
- Familiarity with tax reporting and tax return validations
- QuickBooks Online proficiency
- ProAdvisor Certification or equivalent operational fluency
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel for bookkeeping and reconciliation work, including formulas, pivot tables, conditional formatting, Power Query, and data cleaning functions
- Demonstrated ability in responsibly using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Microsoft Copilot to improve accuracy and efficiency in transactional workflows
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and project management tools such as Monday.com or Microsoft Planner
- Highly proactive, detail-oriented and solutions-focused mindset with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, including a curiosity to understand processes and challenge inefficiencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally and with clients
- Ability to work independently while proactively seeking input and alignment when needed, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Desired Qualifications
- professional services, legal, or accounting firm background
- Small business experience
- Clio Manage experience
- Familiarity with U.S. payroll support, payroll tax compliance, and trust accounting practices
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