Remote - Senior Accounting Associate (Mid Shift - 3pm-12midnight)

Anchored Global Office; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchored Global Office in Metro Manila is seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide moderately complex bookkeeping and financial reporting support for our clients. Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, payroll, payables, and client communication.

The role requires 4–6 years in Finance/Accounting, a BS in Accountancy, and a willingness to work a mid shift (3:00 PM–12:00 AM, Tue–Sat). CPA is a plus; ERP knowledge and strong English skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or equivalent experience.
• Certified Public Accountant is a plus.
• 4-6 years working experience in different areas of Finance/Accounting.
• Willingness to work the mid shift (3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Tue-Sat).
• Knowledge of GAAP and ability to apply it to decision making.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge in accounting software/ERPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide moderately complex bookkeeping and accounting support, including financial reports, journal entries, schedules and reconciliations.
• Handle billing activities, payable processing, payroll and account reconciliations.
• Review general ledger activity and prepare account reconciliations (bank, WIP, AR, AP, FA).
• Identify accrual levels and process adjusting entries as needed.
• Assist or run monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for clients.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with team members.
• Communicate with clients on issues and provide value-added recommendations.
• Lead and mentor Accounting Associates; share knowledge and best practices.
• Perform other tasks within agreed-upon procedures and special projects.

Skills

Time management

English communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Professional judgment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

CPA certification (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the following:

• Providing moderately complex bookkeeping and accounting support to the Firm’s clients including, but not limited to, the production of financial reports, preparation of journal entries, schedules and reconciliations, billing activities, payable processing, payroll and account reconciliations

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability

required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs moderately complex bookkeeping and accounting tasks

• Review of general ledger activity and prepare account reconciliations for various areas which may include but not limited to bank accounts, Work-in-Process (WIP), Accounts Receivable (AR),

• Accounts Payable (AP) and Fixed Assets (FA).

• Identifies appropriate accrual levels and processes adjusting entries as needed

• Assist or run and package monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for client

• Prepares monthly account reconciliations.

• Resolve/reconcile discrepancies and coordinate with respective team members as necessary

• Communicates with the client of any issues or concerns encountered.

• Develop an understanding of client industries and identify value-added recommendations

• Collaborate with other team members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents

• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment

• Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff

• Share knowledge with team members (e.g., share best practices, provides on-the-job training)

• Considered a go-to person based on the application of prior learnings and engagement experiences

• As requested by the client, perform other tasks as outlined in the “agreed-upon procedures” engagement or other special projects as needed that fall within the scope of capabilities.

• Lead as “in-charge” in smaller, non-complex engagements.

• Perform research on technical accounting issues

• Provide supervision, coaching, mentorship and training to Accounting Associates.

• Other projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or equivalent experience

• Certified Public Accountant is a plus

• 4-6 years working experience in different areas of Finance/Accounting

• Willingness to work the mid shift (3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Tuesday to Saturday)

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and the ability to use that knowledge to guide in decision making

• Excellent English communication skills – both written and oral

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office - Required

• Must have basic knowledge in accounting software (ERPs)

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS:

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Ability to read and follow instructions and directions from supervisors or client.

• Ability to read and follow workflow or process manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor

• A strong personality with good presentation skills

• Proactive with staff and clients and able to work under pressure to meet client expectations and deadlines

• Ability to work autonomously and within a Team

• Ability to manage multiple tasks

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Highly detail-oriented and organized in work

• Has good analytical skills

• Can exercise professional judgment when processing one-off, unusual or complex transactions

CORE COMPETENCIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Available to work after normal business hours when required.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to Firm’s management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.