Staff Accountant

Private Advertiser; Makati; Remote; PHP 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Staff Accountant to support monthly accounting close, journal entries, and reconciliations while coordinating with a remote U.S.-based finance team. The role emphasizes front-loaded month-end activity, balance sheet analysis, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 1+ years of experience, and hands-on Oracle Fixed Asset and NetSuite familiarity. Strong Excel and U.S. GAAP knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1+ years of general accounting experience, including month-end close.
• Hands-on Oracle Fixed Asset and NetSuite experience preferred.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and ledger control experience.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to support the monthly close.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve items.
• Manage Oracle Fixed Asset platform: assets, WIP, depreciation.
• Analyze P&L accounts before month-end close and escalate variances.
• Assist with monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Review GL coding on AP invoices for accuracy.
• Set up vendor/supplier records in the ERP system.
• Support overflow work and process-improvement initiatives.

Job description

Position Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting monthly accounting close operations, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and fixed asset system management. Working closely with a remote U.S.-based finance team, this role operates on a structured, front-loaded monthly cadence—focusing heavily on month-end close during the first seven business days, followed by balance sheet reconciliations, process improvements, and ad hoc financial analysis for the remainder of the month.

Functions

• Prepare and post journal entries to support the monthly financial close process.

• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, researching and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.

• Manage the Oracle Fixed Asset platform, tracking asset additions, transfers, disposals, Work in Progress (WIP) assets, and processing monthly depreciation.

• Conduct account analysis on Profit & Loss (P&L) accounts prior to month-end close, identifying and escalating unusual financial variances.

• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, balance sheet reviews, and supporting schedules.

• Review and validate general ledger (GL) coding on corporate accounts payable invoices for accuracy and completeness.

• Set up and maintain vendor and supplier master records within the enterprise accounting software.

• Support transaction accounting overflow work, audit requests, financial analysis, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 1+ years of general accounting experience, including hands-on month-end close responsibilities.

• Hands‑on experience with Oracle (including the Fixed Asset module) is strongly preferred; NetSuite experience is a plus.

• Practical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting standards.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliations.

• Professional written and verbal English communication skills for remote cross‑border collaboration.

• High attention to detail with a proven track record of meeting strict monthly close deadlines in a fast‑paced setting.

• Ability to work independently in a remote capacity while maintaining real‑time alignment with U.S. business hours during close periods.

Technical Skills & Systems

• ERP & Accounting Software: Oracle (specifically Fixed Assets Module), NetSuite (Plus).

• Core Accounting Knowledge: U.S. GAAP, General Ledger Coding, P&L Analysis, Balance Sheet Reconciliations.

• Spreadsheets & Financial Tools: Advanced Microsoft Excel (data lookup, formulas, pivot tables).