Senior Accountant | Dayshift (Hybrid)

PEAK6; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary + annual bonus

20 days vacation leave + holidays

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Hybrid work schedule

Training & development budget

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant for a pivotal role within our Finance team — one that blends analytical precision with a broad understanding of financial operations. This position is central to executing month-end closing processes and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data for stand‑alone legal entities.

The ideal candidate is a critical thinker and seasoned accounting professional, adept at managing complex tasks and contributing to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 5–7 years of accounting experience in finance or investment operations.
• Experience managing full accounting cycles at the entity level with variance analysis.
• CPA or equivalent certification is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close for stand-alone entities and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare reconciliations, analyze variances, and support regulatory filings and audits.
• Drive process improvements and assist with AI-powered automations in accounting workflows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Treasury, Operations, Technology, AP, FP&A and Legal.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Independence

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

B.S. in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull, and eToro, amongst many others; collectively, Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers. At Apex, we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo, which was manual, slow, and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We're digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest. When you're at Apex, you drive this change. You're part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila are home to over 1,000 employees. Together, we’re shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. — grit, results, empathy, accountability, and teamwork — with Apex. We’re proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do, the purpose-driven nature of our work, and the collaborative culture we’ve created.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Job Summary: Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant for a pivotal role within our Finance team — one that blends analytical precision with a broad understanding of financial operations. This position is central to executing month-end closing processes and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data for stand‑alone legal entities. The role requires cross‑functional collaboration with teams including Treasury, Operations, Technology, Accounts Payable, FP&A, and Legal. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker and seasoned accounting professional, adept at managing complex tasks, driving process improvements, and contributing to the overall financial health and operational success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis: Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger closing procedures and ensure accurate financial reporting. Estimate, analyze, and record month‑end expense accruals. Handle other accounting duties as assigned, including fixed asset management, intercompany expenses, and variance analysis.

Account Reconciliation: Prepare detailed reconciliations for assigned accounts, proactively communicate daily status updates, and elevate issues as needed to ensure timely resolution.

Centralized Process Execution: Manage and execute standardized accounting processes — such as, but not limited to, prepaid asset monitoring, fixed asset management, and bank reconciliations — across multiple legal entities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and scalability under a process‑centric operating model.

Audit and Regulatory Support: Provide supporting documentation, schedules, and financial data to the Regulatory Reporting team and external auditors as needed for regulatory filings, financial statement audits, and regulatory examinations.

Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to accounting workflows and internal controls to minimize risk, reduce manual processes, and improve operational efficiency, including leveraging AI to develop automations.

Project Participation: Actively contribute to firmwide and departmental projects and initiatives, occasionally serving as project lead to drive operational improvements.

Training and Supervision: Train team members on accounting processes and procedures. Conduct supervisory reviews of internal controls to ensure compliance and accuracy. Actively participate in cross‑training with team members across functional areas to provide backup coverage and build overall team resiliency.

Operational Support: Serve as a resource and backup to department management and accounting staff for daily and ad‑hoc tasks as needed.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. 5–7 years of accounting experience, preferably at a clearing or investment firm, proprietary trading firm, bank, or trust company. Experience managing the full accounting cycle at the entity level, with broad exposure across the trial balance rather than a single function. Ability to conduct variance analysis, identify trends and discrepancies, and articulate findings clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA or Equivalent:CPA or Equivalent: CPA or Equivalent: Active CPA license or equivalent certification is highly valued.

Software Proficiency:Software Proficiency: Software Proficiency: Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems is preferred.

Advanced Excel Skills:Advanced Excel Skills: Advanced Excel Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex data analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Detail‑Oriented:Detail‑Oriented: Detail‑Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to handle complex and confidential tasks with speed and accuracy.

Analytical Abilities:Analytical Abilities: Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to independently address complex financial challenges.

Independence and Team Collaboration:Independence and Team Collaboration: Independence and Team Collaboration: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines effectively.

Judgment and Adaptability:Judgment and Adaptability: Judgment and Adaptability: Exercises sound independent judgment with a high degree of initiative and adaptability.

Communication:Communication: Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact constructively across departments and at all levels of the firm.

Technical Proficiency:Technical Proficiency: Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

AI Adaptability:AI Adaptability: AI Adaptability: Demonstrates openness to adopting AI‑powered tools and emerging technologies to enhance accounting processes, automate routine tasks, and improve analytical capabilities.

Work Environment

This position operates in an office environment. This job operates on a hybrid schedule n office (hours: PH AM shift) Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including a market‑leading salary with an annual bonus, 20 days of vacation leave plus regular and special non‑working holidays, and a training and development budget. Our benefits also cover private health insurance for medical and dental, as well as life insurance. We emphasize work‑life balance with flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city center office, and a hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home. Additional perks include monthly team lunch‑outs, unlimited drinks and snacks, and company recognition & rewards.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

At Apex, we aim to enable frictionless investing for everyone.

At Apex, we stand for efficiency and transparency. In every office, you’ll find passionate, committed, dedicated teams driven to find smart solutions to solve our clients’ toughest challenges. We are passionate about our employees, providing the benefits and perks that elevate you, reward you, and help you give back. We provide great flexibility, a collaborative, open work space, and real potential to grow with the firm.