Staff Accountant

PENBROTHERS; Makati; Remote; PHP 502,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Penbrothers International is seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant to support the accounting operations of five entities across multiple industries. You will oversee day-to-day accounting, maintain separate books and bank accounts, and ensure accurate reporting and timely month-end closings from our Philippines team.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, strong knowledge of the full accounting cycle, and excellent English communication to collaborate with US-based and international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with full accounting cycle and month-end closing.
• Ability to manage multiple books across entities.
• Strong English communication and collaboration with US-based stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain five separate sets of books and bank accounts across entities.
• Monitor cash flow and manage intercompany transfers and allocations.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable across entities.
• Oversee invoicing and coordinate with global sales teams.
• Maintain general ledger and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Support month-end closing and reporting deadlines.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues with CFO input.
• Ensure organized financial documentation across entities.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Independent worker

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks Desktop

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR and remote talent management partner and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philippines. We connect talented Filipinos to global opportunities with high-growth startups and dynamic companies, enabling them to build careers from the comfort of their own homes. We provide end-to-end support in recruitment, HR, payroll, compliance, and employee engagement - creating an environment where talent can thrive and global companies can grow.

About the Client

Our client is an investment and business management group with a diverse portfolio spanning foodservice, education, publishing, software, and medical devices. Through a hands-on approach to business development and operations, they empower their portfolio companies to grow and achieve long-term success.

Joining the organization offers an opportunity to work across diverse business operations, gain exposure to multiple industries, and make a meaningful impact through your expertise. It's an environment where initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued.

About the Role

Our client is looking for a hands-on and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their lean finance team, supporting the accounting operations of five distinct businesses across multiple industries.

In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day accounting activities of multiple entities, maintaining separate financial records and bank accounts while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely reporting. Your responsibilities will cover both transactional and general accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, cash flow monitoring, intercompany transactions, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end closing.

What you’ll do

• Maintain and manage five separate sets of books and corresponding bank accounts across multiple business entities.
• Perform regular cash flow monitoring and manage intercompany transfers, transactions, and allocations.
• Handle full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable activities across the different entities.
• Manage customer invoicing, particularly for the software business, and coordinate directly with global sales representatives.
• Oversee AP processing across entities, coordinating with administrative support where applicable.
• Maintain general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Calculate sales commissions and prepare corresponding adjusting journal entries.
• Support monthly financial closing activities across all five entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established deadlines.
• Review financial records and balances proactively, flagging unusual transactions, inconsistencies, or potential errors before escalating them.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial documentation across the different business entities.
• Collaborate directly with the CFO and relevant stakeholders to support the organization's accounting and financial operations.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closing.
• Ability to manage multiple sets of books and maintain accurate financial records across different business entities.
• Hands-on experience with cash flow monitoring, intercompany transactions, and financial allocations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and irregularities in financial records proactively.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with US-based and international stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proactive and resourceful, with the confidence to communicate concerns and elevate financial discrepancies when necessary.

Nice to Have

• Experience using QuickBooks Desktop. Familiarity with NetSuite, SAP, Sage, or other cloud-based accounting platforms is also an advantage.
• Background in shared services, multi‑entity accounting, or BPO/accounting firms supporting US-based clients.
• Experience handling invoicing and coordinating directly with clients or global sales representatives.
• Familiarity with HubSpot CRM.
• CPA qualification or candidacy.

Our Hiring Process & AI Disclaimer: We use AI tools to streamline our application process—including an initial conversation with an AI Interviewer. All hiring decisions are made entirely by humans: our Talent Acquisition team guides your full candidate journey and makes all evaluation decisions.

You are welcome to use AI for CV refinement and research, but real-time AI assistance during interviews or skill assessments is strictly prohibited to ensure an authentic evaluation.

What You’ll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you’ll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.

Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.

Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people’s career and welfare.

Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.

Powering global startups: We’ve created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Penbrothers we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but you don't feel 100% aligned with the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles.