Accountant

ROLE SUMMARY

Our client is looking for a skilled Accountant familiar with QuickBooks to handle various financial tasks within the company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring that financial transactions are accurately recorded, and maintaining comprehensive financial records.

The Accountant will play a crucial role in the financial operations, focusing on maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations. This role will also involve preparing reports, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with audit preparations. 

SCHEDULE: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (11:00 PM – 8:00 AM Philippine Standard Time), follows Philippine holidays

POSITION TYPE: Full Time

WORK ARRANGEMENT: Remote

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·       Manage all accounting transactions and ensure timely entries into QuickBooks

·       Prepare budget forecasts and financial statements regularly

·       Publish financial statements in time for monthly/quarterly reviews

·       Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings

·       Reconcile accounts payable and receivable

·       Ensure timely bank payments and compute taxes

·       Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements

·       Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity

·       Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary

·       Comply with financial policies and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field

·       Possesses up to 2 years of accounting-related experience

·       Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

·       Hands-on experience with accounting software like QuickBooks; QuickBooks Online preferred

·       Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills

·       Excellent grasp of Microsoft 365 applications

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·       Ability to handle multiple projects effectively and efficiently while maintaining meticulous attention to detail is essential

·       Ability to function effectively in an autonomous environment—must be an independent and self-directed worker