Accountant (Permanent work from home)

Lightspeed Commerce; Philippines; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent work from home setup

HMO for you and 2 dependents (Maxicare

15 vacation leaves

10 sick leaves

Government mandated benefits

Food allowance of 1000PHP per month

Work from home allowance of 1000PHP

Health and wellness benefit of 7500PHP

Free access to mental health support

Growth within Lightspeed culture

Exciting events hosted by Manila team

Job summary

Lightspeed Commerce in the Philippines is seeking a skilled accounting professional to manage payroll, billing, and month-end close processes for multiple subsidiaries. The role requires CPA certification, advanced Excel skills, and strong attention to detail.

You will work NOAM EST hours on a permanent work-from-home setup, with opportunities for growth within a diverse, inclusive Canadian tech company. Key responsibilities include reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar accounting role.
• CPA qualification.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies across assigned accounts.
• Process billing and payment uploads and prepare month-end accruals for reseller commissions.
• Prepare monthly payroll balance sheet reconciliations across salaries, payroll taxes, benefits, and other payroll-related accounts.
• Reconcile payroll actuals, accruals, and payments across Canadian subsidiaries.
• Record payroll-related accruals and reclassifications, including RRSP, retention bonuses, restructuring, and source deductions.
• Review goods received not invoiced (GRNI) and open purchase orders to support expense accruals.
• Prepare month-over-month and budget variance analysis across payroll, benefits, operating expenses, marketing, legal, and other expense categories.
• Prepare subsidiary reporting packages with clear variance commentary.
• Collaborate with non-finance stakeholders and FP&A to investigate and resolve variances, accrual discrepancies, and reconciliation issues.

Skills

Accounting experience

CPA qualification

Advanced Excel

English fluency

Time management

Discretion

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by

Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well... you might just be in the right place!

We have bike enthusiasts, foodies, video game heroes, dog and cat lovers, movie buffs, musicians, and every variety of people. Lightspeed was founded on the principles of diversity and inclusion and our daily practices and interactions reflect this commitment everyday. Wherever you look, you will find a friend in Lightspeed.

What you'll be doing:

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies across assigned accounts.
• Process billing and payment uploads and prepare month-end accruals for reseller commissions.
• Prepare monthly payroll balance sheet reconciliations across salaries, payroll taxes, benefits, and other payroll-related accounts.
• Reconcile payroll actuals, accruals, and payments across Canadian subsidiaries.
• Record payroll-related accruals and reclassifications, including RRSP, retention bonuses, restructuring, and source deductions.
• Review goods received not invoiced (GRNI) and open purchase orders to support expense accruals.
• Prepare month-over-month and budget variance analysis across payroll, benefits, operating expenses, marketing, legal, and other expense categories.
• Prepare subsidiary reporting packages with clear variance commentary.
• Collaborate with non-finance stakeholders and FP&A to investigate and resolve variances, accrual discrepancies, and reconciliation issues.

What you need to bring:

• Previous experience in a similar accounting role.
• CPA qualification.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Fluency in English.

Please note that you will be working NOAM EST hours.

You'll enjoy:

• Genuine career opportunities in a company that's creating new jobs every day
• Work in a team large enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact
• Exposure to modern and proven technology
• Ability to work and grow in a truly flexible environment
• Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed culture, a true Canadian tech success story

Benefits you can enjoy from day one:

• Market-leading salary package
• Permanent work from home setup
• Coworking space available, if needed
• We follow the PH holidays!
• HMO for you and your 2 dependents (Maxicare)
• 15 Vacation leaves10 Sick leaves
• Government Mandated Benefits
• Food Allowance of 1000PHP per month
• Work from Home Allowance of 1000PHP per month
• Health and wellness benefit of 7500PHP per year
• Free access to Mental Health support and coaching services
• Opportunity to grow your career in a company that values internal mobility
• Exciting online and in-person events hosted regularly by our Manila Culture Club

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.