Remote Accounting Manager: Lead & Elevate Bookkeeping

Bookkeepers Without Borders; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,398,000 - 2,096,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

Bookkeepers Without Borders is seeking an Accounting Manager / Lead Accountant who goes beyond reviewing numbers and understands what the data is telling us. This hands-on leadership role focuses on financial statement review, quality control, and building strong accounting processes across a growing remote team.

You will manage a portfolio of 10–15 bookkeeping clients initially, transitioning toward technical oversight and team leadership as the department scales.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, CAS, outsourced accounting, or public accounting.
• 2+ years in a reviewing, supervisory, or accounting leadership role.
• Strong QuickBooks Online (QBO) experience.
• Strong financial statement and balance sheet review skills.
• Experience reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Ability to independently identify accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze balance sheet accounts for discrepancies, unusual activity, and unsupported balances.
• Identify trends, inconsistencies, and accounting issues that require follow-up.
• Review bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and client-ready.
• Own the month-end close review process for bookkeeping clients.
• Investigate unusual or unexpected changes in financial activity.
• Escalate significant accounting issues to management when appropriate.
• Supervise, support, and provide technical guidance to bookkeeping staff.
• Train and mentor team members on accounting practices and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary accounting resource for the bookkeeping department.
• Maintain and improve quality control standards and review procedures.
• Assist with cleanup and catch-up projects as needed.
• Initially manage approximately 10–15 clients, with production responsibilities decreasing as the team grows.
• Help develop, document, and improve accounting processes and best practices.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Communication

Education

CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent certification

Tools

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Job description

Bookkeepers Without Borders is seeking an Accounting Manager / Lead Accountant who goes beyond reviewing numbers and understands what the data is telling us. This hands-on leadership role focuses on financial statement review, quality control, and building strong accounting processes across a growing remote team.

You will manage a portfolio of 10–15 bookkeeping clients initially, transitioning toward technical oversight and team leadership as the department scales.