General Ledger (GL) Accountant (Night Shift | US Operations)

ByteBridge; Philippines; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteBridge is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to support US finance operations. You will handle GL activities, month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting, working closely with the US Finance team.

The role requires strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to operate independently during US business hours in a fast-paced, international environment. The candidate should have 3–5 years of GL experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 3–5 years of GL experience and hands-on month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, adjustments, and reclassifications.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile bank accounts, intercompany balances, fixed assets, and other GL accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve reconciliation items.
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations across entities.
• Ensure postings comply with accounting policies and US GAAP where applicable.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, and other Finance teams.
• Prepare documentation for audits and provide financial analysis as needed.
• Identify process improvements for controls and reporting accuracy.

Skills

General Ledger

Month-end close

Journal entries

Balance sheet reconciliations

Financial reporting

US GAAP

Excel

Intercompany accounting

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary

ByteBridge is looking for a General Ledger (GL) Accountant to support our US Finance operations. This role will be responsible for general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting while working closely with the US Finance team. The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, hands‑on GL experience, and is comfortable working independently during US business hours in a fast‑paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, adjustments, and reclassifications
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing process
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Reconcile bank accounts, intercompany balances, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other GL accounts
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and outstanding reconciliation items
• Support preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations across different entities
• Ensure transactions are properly recorded in accordance with company accounting policies and applicable accounting standards
• Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and other Finance functions to ensure accurate GL postings
• Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for internal and external audits
• Support US Finance team members with financial analysis, reporting, and ad‑hoc accounting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting accuracy
• Ensure finance documentation and accounting records are properly maintained and audit‑ready

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with strong General Ledger exposure
• Hands‑on experience with month‑end closing, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
• Experience supporting US accounting or international finance operations is highly preferred
• Familiarity with US GAAP is an advantage
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, lookups, and reconciliation work
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate discrepancies independently
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Able to coordinate effectively with Finance stakeholders across different countries and time zones
• Willing and able to work a permanent night shift aligned with US business hours
• CPA qualification is an advantage but not mandatory

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership of the GL process. You should be able to work independently while maintaining close communication with the US Finance team and ensuring deadlines are met accurately. Experience working in a multinational, technology, IT services, data center, or fast‑growing company would be an advantage.