Bookkeeper II | WFO

Cloudstaff Philippines Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO Coverage

ALE Club

Annual Salary Increase

Employee Share Units

Dream Points

Health Insurance (16th day)

Job summary

Cloudstaff Philippines Inc. is seeking a Bookkeeper II to independently manage moderately complex client portfolios with minimal oversight and strong technical competence. You will handle multi-entity accounting, reconciliations, and timely financial reporting while communicating clearly with clients.

The role reports to the Accounting Team Lead and Accounting Manager, with perks including extensive health benefits and professional development opportunities as part of Cloudstaff's benefits suite.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with multi-entity or accrual-based accounting.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage simple to moderate multi-entity client books.
• Oversee higher transaction volumes and complex AP/AR structures.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and clean ledgers.
• Deliver financial statements on schedule without deadline pressure.
• Serve as primary financial contact for assigned clients.
• Explain month-over-month financial variances confidently.

Skills

Accounting

Multi-entity

Reconciliations

Analytical skills

Tools

QBO

Double

Job description

Job Description

The Bookkeeper II independently manages moderately complex client portfolios and operates with minimal oversight, and/or they may carry a higher client workload. This role demonstrates strong technical competence, sound professional judgment, and confident client communication.

Reports to:

• Technical: Accounting Team Lead
• Operational: Accounting Manager

Core Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Delivery

• Independently manage simple to moderate-complexity and multi-entity client books
• Oversee higher transaction volumes and more complex AP/AR structures
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and clean ledgers
• Deliver financial statements on schedule without deadline pressure

Month-End Close & Technical Accounting

• Perform reconciliations, including multi-account and intercompany structures
• Execute adjusting entries, including new loans and entries provided by CPAs
• Anticipate and resolve discrepancies prior to review
• Maintain complete and organized accounts, even under peak workloads
• Maintain accurate information and publish financials in accounting software/portal (QBO, Double)

Client Service & Professionalism

• Serve as primary financial contact for assigned clients
• Explain month-over-month financial variances confidently
• Identify and elevate abnormal recurring expenses or irregularities, and bring awareness to the client
• Maintain professional composure in challenging client conversations

Qualifications and Requirements

• 3 - 6 years of progressive accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience with multi-entity or accrual-based accounting
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)*

*Final version of KPIs to be determined after benchmarks are established

• Pre-Close: 100%
  • By 3rd day of the month
• On-Time Close: 100%
  • Set a KPI for PreClose - 100% by 3rd business day?
  • 100% financials either complete or prelim
  • On time close is based on what we have control over
• Accuracy / Review Notes: <5% sustained
• Client Escalations: Occasional, appropriate
• Client Retention: 95%
• Oversight Required: Moderate to Low

Perks and Benefits

• HMO Coverage
• ALE Club : Accountants Leading Evolution, be part of a community of accountants within Cloudstaff that serves as a platform to connect with their colleagues
• Annual Performance Review with Salary Increase
• Become part of the Employee Share Units program
• Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment
• Endless opportunities for career advancement
• Exclusive partnership with the IPA to offer a professional CPD pathway
• Exclusive partnerships that offer Cloudstaff accountants additional training sessions
• Flexible leave credits which may be used for vacation, emergency, and sick leaves
• In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being
• International career growth & connections
• Look forward to weekly office perks for work from office staff – Free Coffee, Meals, and Beer Fridays!
• Membership with PICPA
• Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks
• Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues
• Quarterly perks boxes for WFH staff, offering groceries and snacks to keep you fueled
• Superb and exciting Mid-Year Parties – with items to give away and cash prizes!
• Top notch workplace with first class VIP lounge and game rooms
• Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals
• We set you up for success with a company-provided PC/Laptop and fiber internet connection