Senior Accountant

Big Ideas Social Media Inc.; Philippinen; Hybrid; PHP 670.000 - 1.004.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Big Ideas Social Media Inc. is seeking an experienced and prolific Remote Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The role focuses on period-end close, GL maintenance, AP processing, tax reporting, and accurate financial data for management.

This is a full-time remote contract for a 3-month trial, with responsibilities including financial reporting, compliance filings, and collaboration with the CFO on accounting policies.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 5+ years in accounting with 2+ years in management.
• Experience with US GAAP and ERP systems.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead period-end close and manage general ledger activities.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and asset depreciation.
• Book journal entries for inventory and COGS.
• Manage Accounts Payable workflow and vendor invoices.
• Review daily sales/revenue journal entries for accurate revenue recognition.
• Support internal financial reporting and management analysis.
• Oversee tax compliance filings and related statutory filings.
• Assist Controller and CFO with finance tasks and ad hoc duties.

Kenntnisse

General ledger management

US GAAP

ERP systems (NetSuite/SAP)

Excel advanced

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an experienced and prolific Remote Senior Accountant to join our client’s finance team. The Senior Accountant will be a critical, full-time remote role responsible for the successful execution of our core accounting cycles, financial reporting preparation, and compliance filings. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing the period close process and deep expertise in general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, and tax reporting.

This is a full-time, contractual, freelancer position for a trial period of 3 months while working at home.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Period-End Close & General Ledger Management
  
• Lead, execute, and manage the full monthly and quarterly financial close cycle, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial data.
  
• Assist with the preparation and review of comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, vendor accounts, and other complex general ledger accounts.
  
• Manage the full fixed asset lifecycle, including establishing capitalization policies, recording assets, and running the depreciation process.
  
• Prepare and book critical journal entries related to inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
  
• Accounts Payable and Transactions
  
• Directly manage the Accounts Payable (AP) workflow, ensuring vendor invoices and expense reports are captured accurately, timely, and follow company policy.
  
• Review and book daily sales and revenue journal entries derived from the Point of Sale (POS) system to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition.
  
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
  
• Support the preparation of weekly, monthly, and periodic internal financial statements and detailed management reports for executive decision‑making.
  
• Provide detailed analysis and commentary on variances and key operational drivers reflected in the reports.
  
• Tax and Compliance
  
• Own the entire non-income tax compliance process, including the accurate and timely preparation and filing of monthly sales and meals taxes, as well as periodic personal property tax and other required statutory filings.
  
• Ensure all processes and documentation comply with relevant accounting standards and internal control guidelines.
  
• Others
  
• Assist and support the Controller and CFO on Accounting and finance-related tasks and reports.
  
• Any other miscellaneous and ad hoc finance duties related to the above.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  
• CPA preferred.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of proven and progressive experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a management or senior-level role overseeing core accounting operations.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in managing the end-to-end month-end close process.
  
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and solid experience with financial systems (e.g., ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
  
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas).
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification
  
• Experience in the restaurant or food industry, including experience with inventory, COGS, and Point of Sale systems.<