Junior Accountant (US Accounting & Bookkeeping) | WFH | Night Shift

Thrivemodal; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 1,316,000 - 2,457,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrivemodal is seeking an independent contractor to handle US accounting tasks from Manila. Responsibilities include payroll processing for multiple entities on various schedules, accounts payable entry, and monthly financial reporting.

You will also file sales tax returns and assist CPAs during peak periods, using QuickBooks and Excel. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in US accounting, solid knowledge of US GAAP, tax basics, and excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• 3 years of US accounting, bookkeeping or tax experience required.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, double-entry accounting, and basic individual/business tax concepts.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing for multiple entities on weekly, biweekly, semimonthly and monthly schedules; ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor emails and enter accounts payable invoices for multiple entities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting workpapers for multiple entities.
• Prepare and file sales tax returns through various state websites.
• Assist CPAs during tax season by entering client information to improve efficiencies.

Skills

US GAAP

Double-entry accounting

Tax basics

Client communication

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Expected start date: Immediately

Work Type: Independent Contractor

Workdays: M-F

Shift Schedule: 8AM-5PM CST

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll processing. Retrieve payroll information from internal communication documents and process payroll for multiple entities on weekly, biweekly, semimonthly and monthly schedules, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Accounts payable. Monitor assigned email accounts and enter accounts payable invoices for multiple entities in a timely manner.
• Monthly financial reporting. Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting workpapers for multiple entities in the firm's standard format.
• Sales tax filings. Prepare and file sales tax returns through various state websites.
• Tax Preparation Assistance: Entering information received from clients during busy season to assist CPA’s with efficiencies.

Qualifications

• 3 years of US accounting, bookkeeping or tax experience, ideally in public accounting or CPA firms.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, double-entry accounting and individual and business income tax basics.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage many client deadlines at once.
• Clear written and verbal communication with clients.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Familiarity with or experience in US tax processes (e.g., preparing basic W-2 forms and interest statement filings).
• Accounting: QuickBooks Online, Intuit ProConnect, State Tax Portals.
• Payroll: Gusto, ADP.
• Operations: TaxDome, SharePoint, OneDrive.