Senior Accountant

Firm Five; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,004,400 - 1,227,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid holidays

Competitive salary

Early employee incentive plan

No screen tracking tools

Job summary

A modern bookkeeping firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage full cycle accounting for US and Canadian clients. This remote role offers flexible hours and a competitive salary, along with a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA designation in the Philippines, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and a passion for client management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in full cycle accounting for clients.
• Experience is managing bookkeeping, ideally in an accounting firm.
• Familiarity with e-commerce or inventory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle full accounting cycle for clients using QBO or Xero.
• Prepare financial statements including profit and loss.
• Manage bank reconciliations and transactions.

Skills

Client communication

Project management

Accounting knowledge

Dependability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA designation in the Philippines

Job description

At Firm Five, we modernize bookkeeping and fractional controllership. We serve a client base of emerging brands with $2M–$50M annual revenue in Canada and the US, helping them not only maintain their financial reporting but also optimize and automate their financial processes. Our clients rely on us for all things accounting and administration (we don’t do tax work), and we take pride in delivering clarity, efficiency, and financial insight.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Accountant that will handle the full accounting cycle for US and Canadian clients. Your primary responsibility is to complete all the accounting in QBO or Xero for clients in various industries on a monthly basis.

Compensation Range

PHP 90,000–110,000 per month, based on experience and skill level

Key Responsibilites

• Chart of accounts setup
• Bank reconciliations
• Bank categorizations
• Receipt management
• Profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow statement preparation
• Accounting for sales tax (No actual tax filings)
• Accrual accounting and balance sheet adjustments
• Excellent client communication via slack and email (in English)
• Adjusting entries and COGS
• Opening balances and catchup bookkeeping

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA designation in the Philippines
• 3-5 years experience managing full cycle accounting for a book of clients, ideally in an accounting or bookkeeping firm
• E-Commerce or inventory experience preferred but not required

Characteristics to succeed

• Passionate about numbers, accounting, and client management
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for simplifying financial data
• Proven project management skills with an ability to withhold deadlines successfully
• Dependable collaborator with a strong team-oriented approach
• Thrives in a high-pressure environment while navigating many competing priorities
• Reliable internet and work from home equipment (laptop, keyboard, mouse)
• Backup power supply

Why you will love working with us

• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Early employee incentive plan linked to growth of the company
• Fully Remote with Flexible Hours (9AM to 1PM EST + 4 flexi hours)
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Paid Sick/Personal Days
• Bi-Weekly pay direct to your bank account via Wise
• No screen tracking tools

Our commitment to equity & inclusion

At Firm Five, we are committed to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and respect. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and given equal opportunities to thrive. We strive to create an environment where all people feel welcome, supported, and empowered. We are dedicated to continuous learning, reflection, and improvement in our practices and policies.

“Working here feels like a win-win. Great clients, great team, and the freedom to work from wherever I’m happiest.”

Kayley

CPA

“Firm Five is the first place I’ve worked where I feel like I’m not just a number. I’m learning, growing, and still have time for my family.”

Paul Messina

Head of IT & Security

I love that my role lets me go beyond bookkeeping and really act as a financial partner for our clients. Helping founders see their numbers clearly and make smarter decisions is rewarding, and I still get the flexibility and balance I want in my own life.

Lauren

CONTROLLER

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