Senior Accounts Payable

Task-Wise Va Consultancy Inc.; Camarines Norte; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

21 leave credits plus client-based holidays

HMO coverage with dependent benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Accountant. This role includes managing full cycle Accounts Payable, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and collaborating with teammates to maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of accounting experience and strong familiarity with tools like Netsuite and Concur. This position promises career development in a supportive environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Full cycle GL accounting experience.
• Experience with international currencies is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Netsuite, Concur, Tipalti or similar tools.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Experience working with international currencies.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle Accounts Payable functions.
• Collaborate for timely vendor bill payments.
• Support annual auditing processes.
• Recommend process improvements.
• Organize and update financial records.
• Recommend and implement process improvements.
• Assist with the monthly close process.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely vendor bill payments per contracts.
• Support annual auditing processes for US and international operations.
• Support insurance renewals and tax preparation activities.
• Integrate vendors into the accounting process.

Skills

Accounting experience

Accounts Payable experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Netsuite

Concur

Tipalti

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Description

About The Role

The client is a leading B Corp in the environmental commodities market, we're on a mission to empower organizations to achieve a sustainable future. As we forge ahead, we're on the lookout for a dynamic and versatile Senior Accounts Payable Accountant to join our ranks. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a small team environment, and ready to bring professional experience in day-to-day accounting duties such as payables, receivables, expenses and month-end closing. Your collaborative nature and exceptional communication skills make you an integral part of our close-knit team working towards common goals and financial excellence.

This is a full-time role reporting to the Accounting Manager. We require a proactive 'ownership' mindset and the ability to provide clear, contextual English status updates while 'managing up' to keep all stakeholders informed. Additionally, this is an onsite role since it requires a secure, private workspace with redundant internet connectivity to ensure consistent availability and strict adherence to US data privacy standards during standard operating hours.

What You’ll Do

• Manage full cycle Accounts Payable functions
• Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance
• Enter accounting-related information into various accounting platforms
• Inspect accounting workpapers for efficiency and accuracy while recommending improvements
• Organize and update financial records
• Recommend and implement process improvements
• Assist with the monthly close process
• Collaborate with internal team members to ensure accurate and timely vendor bill payments in alignment with contracts
• Support planning and prepare documents for annual auditing processes for US and International operations
• Support activity related to annual insurance renewal and tax preparation process
• Integrate vendors into the accounting process

Requirements

About You

You are an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a highly collaborative team. You take pride in your accuracy and have experience accurately maintaining a general ledger and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You are a continual learner, are comfortable asking questions, and are looking to bring your expertise to a Benefit Corporation focused on helping businesses take urgent action on climate change.

We believe the following skills will give you the best opportunity for success in this role:

• 4+ years of accounting experience
• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Full cycle GL accounting experience
• Comfortable with ambiguity and process changes (we are fast growing and nimble company)
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Netsuite, Concur, Tipalti or similar tools
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Experience working with international currencies
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Access
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
• Interest in renewable energy helpful
• CPA or currently a CPA candidate, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred

How We Define Success

Within 30 days

• Acquire the knowledge to navigate accounting information for the client across various disciplines, platforms and locations
• Establish cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders, internal team members, and leaders.
• Gain a strong understanding of the team's structure, systems, processes, and tools.
• Demonstrate mastery of full-cycle AP and month-end journal entries; complete a comprehensive review of existing workpapers.
• Understand internal and external deadlines and requirements for financial reporting
• Hone skills in managing and maintaining a general ledger, ensuring compliance with GAAP.

After 90 days

• Independently execute assigned work, actively contributing to the monthly close process, showcasing accuracy and efficiency.
• Play an active role in supporting staff accountants in various types of accounting tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to actively contribute to the improvement of existing accounting workpapers.
• Proactively identify inefficiencies in the month-end close; take ownership of complex balance sheet reconciliations

Within the first 6 months

• Recommending process improvements and enhancements to existing accounting workpapers.
• Developing strategic plans aligned with the company's goals, showcasing a proactive and forward-thinking approach.
• Lead the preparation for annual insurance renewals and tax schedules; mentor the Staff Accountant on technical accounting entries.

Within 1 year

• Effectively supporting staff accounts ensuring smooth operations and adherence to financial standards.
• Demonstrate expertise in Accounts Payable functions, financial statement review, and integration of vendors into the accounting process.
• Showcase proficiency in supporting annual auditing processes for both US and international operations.
• Successfully contribute to the annual insurance renewal and tax preparation process.
• Proactively engage in continual learning, staying updated on accounting best practices and industry standards.

Why Join Us?

• Healthy, supportive, and conducive work environment (Great Place to Work Certified for three consecutive years!)
• Work with an innovative company delivering cutting-edge solutions across multiple industries
• Lead a team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Competitive salary with opportunities for career advancement
• Collaborative, forward-thinking work culture
• 21 leave credits plus all client-based holidays
• HMO coverage with dependent benefits
• Exposure to world-class leadership from both local and international supervisors

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now!