Senior US Accounting Lead - GAAP, Payroll & Close

Tasq Work; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,100,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tasq Work is seeking a seasoned Senior Accountant in the Philippines with 7+ years in US-based accounting, including 2+ years in a leadership role.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field, deep US GAAP knowledge, ERP experience, and advanced Excel. You will oversee AP/AR/GL, payroll, and close processes, while supporting audits, budgeting, and internal controls in a US-focused company.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of equivalent experience in a US-based accounting environment, with at least 2 in a lead or supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP fundamentals.
• Prior experience with ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience supporting payroll and financial reporting processes.
• Must have experience with cost accounting and job costing concepts and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with analytical, problem solving and prioritization skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle Accounts Payable, Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, Taxation, Budget Controllership, and related tasks for a US-based small company.
• Manage workload distribution, ensure timely completion of accounting tasks, and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation per US GAAP.
• Review staff-prepared reconciliations, maintain fixed asset sub-ledger, and oversee purchasing cycles per company policies.
• Support external audits, budgeting, forecasting, and policy/internal control improvements.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and labor laws, process tax filings, and respond to financial data inquiries from management or regulators.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Verbal and written communication

People management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Tasq Work is seeking a seasoned Senior Accountant in the Philippines with 7+ years in US-based accounting, including 2+ years in a leadership role.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field, deep US GAAP knowledge, ERP experience, and advanced Excel. You will oversee AP/AR/GL, payroll, and close processes, while supporting audits, budgeting, and internal controls in a US-focused company.