Remote Accounting Specialist: GST/HST & Bookkeeping Pro

Flexihire Talent Solutions; Manila; Remote; PHP 502,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexihire Talent is seeking an Accounting Specialist with strong bookkeeping experience to manage day-to-day financial records, including AP, AR, invoicing, reconciliations, and GST/HST bookkeeping for Canadian clients.

The role is fully remote in the Philippines, full-time contractor, with Eastern Time overlap hours. Candidates must have proven accounting background and be able to work independently reporting to the CEO.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting and bookkeeping experience, ideally 3+ years.
• Hands-on experience managing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Previous experience working with a Canadian company or Canadian clients.
• Practical experience with Canadian GST and HST.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
• Experience with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Experience with invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.
• Experience maintaining general ledger records.
• Experience supporting month-end accounting activities.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies independently.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Must have a stable high-speed internet connection.
• Professional remote work setup, including a computer and other necessary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities for Flexihire Talent
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Review, verify, record, and categorize vendor invoices and business expenses
• Prepare and issue client invoices
• Record and apply incoming client payments
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue invoices
• Maintain accurate vendor and client account records
• Process and track vendor payments
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Reconcile AP and AR balances to accounting records
• Maintain general ledger records and supporting documentation
• Assist with journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and accounting adjustments when required
• Track GST and HST paid and collected
• Maintain accurate records for Canadian GST/HST
• Reconcile GST/HST accounts and ensure supporting documentation is complete
• Assist with preparing information required for GST/HST filings
• Support month-end and year-end bookkeeping and accounting activities
• Prepare AP aging, AR aging, reconciliation, expense, and other financial reports for the CEO
• Identify discrepancies, missing documentation, unusual transactions, and outstanding balances and proactively resolve or raise them
• Maintain organized digital records of invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial documentation
• Coordinate with external accountants, payroll providers, or other financial professionals when required
• Maintain confidentiality when handling financial and company information

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Bookkeeping

GST/HST knowledge

Excel

English communication

Remote work

Financial reporting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Sage

Job description

Flexihire Talent is seeking an Accounting Specialist with strong bookkeeping experience to manage day-to-day financial records, including AP, AR, invoicing, reconciliations, and GST/HST bookkeeping for Canadian clients.

The role is fully remote in the Philippines, full-time contractor, with Eastern Time overlap hours. Candidates must have proven accounting background and be able to work independently reporting to the CEO.