Senior Accountant | WFH

Cloudstaff; Philippines; Remote; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudstaff is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to own day-to-day activities across AP, AR, and the general ledger. The role requires accuracy, organization, and the ability to manage multiple vendor and client relationships while driving month-end close and reporting cycles.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years of accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of accounting experience in professional services, agency, or multi-entity environments.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and the full accounting cycle.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• CPA candidacy or interest in pursuing licensure.
• Exposure to BPO environments and multi-client accounting is a plus.
• Experience with chargebacks and vendor/client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own AP processes: vendor invoices, approvals, and payments.
• Own AR processes: client invoicing, aging, and collections support.
• Manage GL activities: journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Support variance analysis, audits, and ad-hoc reporting requests.
• Maintain organized workpapers and accurate supporting documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA candidacy/CPA pursuit

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing Accounting team. This role sits at the core of our financial operations, owning day-to-day activity across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger. The ideal candidate is organized and precise, comfortable managing multiple vendor and client relationships simultaneously, and brings a proactive mindset to month-end close and reporting cycles. This is a great opportunity for an early-to-mid career accounting professional who wants hands-on ownership across the full accounting cycle in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Process and review vendor invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and appropriate approvals prior to payment
• Manage vendor relationships and maintain up-to-date vendor records and W-9 documentation
• Schedule and execute payment proposals
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end vendor reporting

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Generate and issue client invoices in accordance with performance obligations
• Monitor the AR aging report and follow up on outstanding balances with internal account teams and clients
• Apply and record client payments (ACH, check, wire, credit card) accurately in the accounting system
• Assist in the preparation of client billing summaries and reporting for internal review
• Support the resolution of billing inquiries and discrepancies

General Ledger (GL) & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, and other routine transactions
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts including bank accounts, credit cards, AP/AR, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and records are accurate
• Maintain organized workpapers and supporting documentation for all journal entries and reconciliations
• Support the Accounting lead team with variance analysis, audit preparations, and any ad-hoc requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4-8 years of accounting experience, ideally in a professional services, agency, or multi-entity environment
• Solid understanding of GAAP and the full accounting cycle
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment
• Preferred Experience in a BPO environment
• Exposure to e-commerce brands (Shopify)
• Exposure to chargebacks
• Dealt to multi-client or multi-entity accounting
• CPA candidacy or interest in pursuing CPA licensure