General Accountant (PH based)

Zanovoy; Philippines; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work in the Philippines

Job summary

Zanovoy is seeking a General Accountant to support multiple US-based clients from a fully remote setup in the Philippines. You will own books across the full cycle, perform month-end close, and ensure data integrity in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

You’ll work with cloud-based systems, contribute to process improvements, and mentor junior staff while maintaining high standards of accuracy and timely delivery. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related field.
• Licensed CPA in Philippines preferred.
• 3–5+ years general accounting experience in public accounting, outsourcing, or shared services (US-based clients).
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting through month-end close.
• Hands-on experience with cloud systems: QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, Ramp.

Responsibilities

• Lead expense management activities: AP, billing/invoicing, accruals, payroll, vendor maintenance.
• Lead revenue management: AR, revenue recognition/deferrals, revenue processing, customer maintenance.
• Lead system management: journal entries, account reconciliations, asset/liability entries.
• Perform month-end close: close schedule, sub-ledger reconciliations, adjustments, bank reconciliations.
• Build transformation rules for correct GL posting across clients.
• Learn client back-office systems: financial, payroll, CRM, billing.
• Review own work and teammates’ for completeness and accuracy.
• Onboard new clients into managed services.
• Prepare schedules and artifacts for audit and tax support.
• Research and resolve accounting issues; escalate with solutions.
• Manage time to deliver client work on schedule and budget.
• Contribute to internal initiatives: docs, knowledge mgmt, enablement.
• Perform other month-end close activities as needed.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Time management

Attention to detail

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Problem solving

Virtual collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

CPA license (Philippines)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

NetSuite

Ramp

Bill.com

Expensify

Gusto

ADP

Job description

As a General Accountant with Zanovoy, you will perform a wide range of accounting functions for multiple clients across each client’s application landscape. You will be the client’s go-to person for day-to-day accounting, own the accuracy of the books you manage, and help grow our managed services practice.

• Lead expense management activities: accounts payable, billing and invoicing, expense accruals and prepaids, payroll processing, and vendor maintenance
• Lead revenue management activities: accounts receivable, revenue recognition and deferrals, revenue processing, and customer maintenance
• Lead accounting system management activities: journal entries, transaction coding, account and bank reconciliations, and asset and liability balance sheet entries
• Perform month-end close activities: close schedule, sub-ledger reconciliations, account adjustments (accruals, depreciation, write-offs, etc.), and monthly bank reconciliations
• Build and maintain transformation rules so that imported data posts to the correct general ledger accounts
• Learn each client’s back-office systems across multiple domains, including financial, payroll, CRM, and billing and invoicing
• Review your own work for completeness and accuracy, as well as the work of your teammates
• Onboard new clients into our managed services structure
• Prepare schedules and supporting artifacts for audit and tax support
• Research and resolve accounting issues, escalating complex matters with a recommended solution
• Manage your time to deliver client work on schedule and within budget
• Contribute to internal company initiatives, including process documentation, knowledge management, and enablement
• Perform other month-end close activities and job-related duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting, or a related field
• Licensed CPA (Philippines) heavily preferred
• 3–5+ years of general accounting experience, ideally in public accounting, outsourced accounting (KPO/BPO), or a shared services environment serving US-based clients
• Solid working knowledge of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting through month-end close
• Hands-on experience with cloud accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, and Ramp
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations)
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the confidence to communicate directly with clients and team members
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines at once
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over the accuracy of your work
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a virtual environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment
• Eagerness to learn new systems and mentor junior staff

Work From Home & Schedule

This role is fully remote and based in the Philippines. Working hours will overlap with US Eastern Time to support our clients. A reliable internet connection and a dedicated home workspace are required.

• Energetic, warm, positive, and supportive culture
• An exceptional collection of finance, accounting, and systems talent
• A vibrant, growing company with start-up energy, without the risk
• Flexibility and quality of life
• Endless opportunities for learning and growth, including exposure to Zanovoy’s ERP and CFO tech-stack practice

NetSuite experience and/or a NetSuite certification (SuiteFoundation, ERP Consultant, or Administrator)

Experience with AP, expense, and payroll tools such as Bill.com, Expensify, Gusto, or ADP

Multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidations

Revenue recognition experience (ASC 606), including subscription or SaaS billing

Public accounting / audit experience (Big 4 or mid-tier firm)