Corporate Accounting Lead – General Ledger (GL) | WFO

Cloudstaff; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO Coverage

ALE Club

Annual Performance Review with Salary/

Employee Share Units

Cloudstaff Dream Points

Health and life insurance

Career advancement opportunities

CPD pathway

WFH perks & social events

Job summary

Cloudstaff is seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee day-to-day general ledger activities and lead month-end and quarter-end close processes in a fast-paced environment in the Philippines. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and drive improvements across ERP systems, primarily NetSuite and Oracle.

The role requires solid GAAP knowledge, journal entry mastery, account reconciliations, and ability to work cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, and Treasury.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation or eligibility preferred.
• Experience with corporate GL accounting and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger close processes.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and adjusting entries.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure GL transactions are correctly recorded under US GAAP.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations as applicable.
• Support consolidation and financial reporting processes.
• Drive process improvements and automation in GL and close workflows.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and other teams.

Skills

US GAAP

ERP NetSuite/Oracle

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation or eligibility

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Description

This role will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day general ledger activities, leading month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, and maintaining strong accounting controls. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in GAAP, extensive experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis, and the ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

This is a hands-on accounting leadership role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, ERP proficiency, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Accounting & Month-End Close

• Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual generalledger close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and adjusting entries.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensuretimely resolution of outstanding items.
• Review general ledger account balances, perform flux and variance analyses, and explain significant fluctuations.
• Ensure properaccounting treatment and classification of transactions in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations as applicable.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the chart of accounts and general ledger structure.
• Support preparation ofconsolidated financial statements and related schedules.

ERP Systems – NetSuite & Oracle

• UtilizeNetSuite and Oracle to manage general ledger transactions, reporting, reconciliations, and close activities.
• Demonstratestrong understanding of ERP general ledger modules, accounting workflows, and financial data structures.
• Troubleshoot GL-related system issues and partner with Finance Systems and IT teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes through ERP functionality, automation, and reporting enhancements.
• Support ERP system upgrades, integrations, enhancements, and process standardization initiatives.
• Maintain effective accounting controls and data accuracy across financial systems.

Financial Reporting & Internal Controls

• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting schedules and supporting documentation.
• Perform detailed account analysis and investigate unusual or unexpected balances.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, US GAAP, and internal control requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation.
• Assist with SOX compliance, control documentation, and remediation activities, as applicable.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Accounts Payable, and other teams to ensureaccurate accounting and financial reporting.

Process Improvement & Team Leadership

• Drive continuous improvements to the month-end close process, with an emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Standardize journal entry procedures, account reconciliations, and GL reporting processes.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and review support to junior and senior accountants.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead orparticipate in cross-functional accounting projects and system implementations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for complex general ledger accounting matters.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on corporate general ledger accounting.
• Demonstrated experience leading or owning month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and/or Oracle ERP systems; familiarity with both strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, journal entries, accrual accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience performing detailed general ledger analysis and resolving complex accounting discrepancies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, andlarge-data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while providing guidance to other accounting team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or CPA eligibility.
• Experience in a publicly traded company or a large, complex corporate accounting environment.
• Experience working with bothOracle and NetSuite GL modules.
• Familiarity with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidations.
• Experience with SOX controls and external audits.
• Prior experience leading accounting projects or mentoring accounting staff.
• Experience with ERP implementations, system migrations, automation, or financial process optimization.

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 and connections
• Look forward to weekly office perks for work from office staff – Free Coffee, Meals, and Beer Fridays!
• 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