Junior Accountant (Permanent work from home)

Lightspeed Commerce; Philippines; Remote; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO for you and 2 dependents (Maxicare

15 Vacation leaves

10 Sick leaves

Government Mandated Benefits

Food Allowance of 1000 PHP per month

Work from Home Allowance of 1000 PHP

Health and wellness benefit of 7500PHP

Mental Health support and coaching

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

Lightspeed Commerce seeks a motivated Junior Accountant to join our Manila team in a permanent work-from-home role, reporting to the NOAM Team Lead. You will support a range of accounting activities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while developing your accounting skills within a growing technology company.

You will work NOAM EST hours and collaborate with the wider Finance team, bringing strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role.
• Background in accounting, finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or automation tools.
• 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, payment reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage unapplied customer payments with Collections to allocate and resolve them.
• Prepare and file Canadian GST/QST and PST returns, maintain related payables.
• Process sales and withholding tax reclassifications and maintain data in Salesforce.
• Support external audits by preparing documentation and evidence for samples.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline accounting processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Time management

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Degree in accounting/finance or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

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.

We're looking for a motivated Junior Accountant (Permanent work from home) to join our team in Manila and support a range of accounting activities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Reporting to the NOAM Team Lead, you'll bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn as you develop your accounting skills and collaborate with the wider Finance team at a growing technology company.

What you'll be doing:

• Perform monthly bank, payment processor (e.g. Adyen and Stripe), and other payment reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Manage unapplied customer payments and work with the Collections team to allocate and resolve them.
• Prepare and file Canadian sales tax returns (GST/QST and PST), maintaining related payables and reporting.
• Process sales and withholding tax reclassifications and maintain accurate tax data in Salesforce.
• Support external audits by preparing documentation and providing supporting evidence for audit samples.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline accounting processes.

What you need to bring:

• Previous experience in a similar accounting role.
• A background in accounting, finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or automation tools.
• 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 you will be working NOAM EST hours.

Our hiring process is very straightforward. The whole process will be conducted at the comfort of your own home, through Zoom or Google Meet. No need to go through Manila's heavy traffic!

Be a changemaker

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

Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled:

• Market-leading salary package
• Permanent work from home setup
• Coworking space available, if needed
• We follow the PH holidays!

Benefits you can enjoy from day one:

• HMO for you and your 2 dependents (Maxicare)
• 15 Vacation leaves
• 10 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. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.