US Accountant

Fostr; Philippines; On-site; PHP 573,000 - 816,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote opportunities

Job summary

Fostr in the Philippines is seeking a detail-oriented Revenue Staff Accountant to join our finance team. You will oversee revenue recognition, full-cycle AP/AR support, and monthly reporting, partnering with sales, operations, and FP&A.

The role requires 3+ years with QuickBooks, experience supporting US/Canada clients, strong English communication, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on QuickBooks experience.
• 3+ years supporting US or Canadian accounts.
• Proven full-cycle accounting experience (AP/AR/receivables).
• Strong written and spoken English; client email communication and internal calls.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle AP/AR including invoices, vendor payments, and client invoicing.
• Perform reconciliations of revenue, deferred revenue, AR, and related balances.
• Assist with invoice generation, billing accuracy, and disputes.
• Record customer payments and reconcile daily batches.
• Prepare monthly statements and revenue schedules for management.

Skills

QuickBooks

US/Canada accounts support

Full-cycle accounting

English communication

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Fostr specializes in connecting growing businesses with highly skilled freelancers from global talent pools, offering flexible and scalable support. The company operates through a trusted network of vetted professionals and employees to ensure quality and consistency. Fostr focuses on matching client needs with the right expertise, emphasizing reliability, transparency, and care in every engagement. This approach enables businesses to access specialized talent quickly while maintaining strong, collaborative working relationships. Professionals working with Fostr benefit from remote opportunities and exposure to diverse industries and projects.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Revenue Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role focuses on the accurate recording, recognition, and reporting of the company's revenue, full-cycle AP/AR support, and monthly financial reporting, while collaborating with sales, operations, and other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, vendor payments, customer invoicing, and collections.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform detailed reconciliations of revenue, deferred revenue, accounts receivable, and related balance sheet accounts.
• Billing Support: Assist with invoice generation, billing accuracy, and resolution of billing discrepancies or disputes.
• Record Customer Payments: Accurately record and apply customer payments, cash receipts, and wire transfers into the accounting system; reconcile daily/weekly payment batches.
• Monthly Statements & Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, revenue schedules, variance analyses, and supporting documentation for management reviews.
• Customer Communication & Support: Serve as a key point of contact for customers (primarily via email) regarding questions on statements, credits, invoices, billing issues, payment discrepancies, and account status. Resolve inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Operations, and FP&A teams (primarily via calls) to resolve revenue issues and improve processes.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to automate or streamline revenue accounting processes and support system implementations.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Assist with audits, forecasting, and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
• 3+ years of experience supporting US or Canadian-based accounts/clients.
• Proven full-cycle accounting experience (AP, AR, monthly statements, and reporting).
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills — comfortable corresponding with clients primarily via email, and with internal stakeholders primarily via calls.

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of GAAP and revenue processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis) and QuickBooks.

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Compensation: $8 USD/hour

Reports To: Director of Finance and Controller

Department: Finance / Revenue Accounting