Staff Accountant

Opensity Solutions; Manila; Remote; PHP 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Opensity Solutions, a global business services company, seeks a Staff Accountant in Manila with remote options. You will support month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and budgeting activities within a US-based framework.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and process improvement across finance teams. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Sage Intacct and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably US-based.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations and journal entries.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct) and advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform vendor and client bill-back reconciliations with variance analysis.
• Lead month-end close activities and ensure timely completion.
• Record journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and clear reconciling items.
• Support annual budgeting and reforecasting with department heads.
• Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to management.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Prepare schedules for audits and collaborate with FP&A and operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Opensity Solutions is a global business services company that partners with organizations to deliver people-first operational solutions. We are committed to creating exceptional employee and client experiences through a culture built on collaboration, accountability, respect, and service excellence. For more details please logon to https://opensitysolutions.com/.

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Work Location: Manila, PH / Remote

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Opensity Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the month-end close process, financial reporting, year-end audit, and financial planning initiatives. Account reconciliations are also a critical component of this role, and the successful candidate will be relied upon to ensure account balances are accurate and well-supported and that discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills and a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed and complex vendor and client bill-back reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of variances and maintenance of clear documentation to keep the process current and audit-ready.
• Lead and assist with the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all close activities.
• Prepare and record journal entries in accordance with US GAAP, with complete and organized supporting documentation.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring balances are accurate and well-supported and that reconciling items are cleared promptly.
• Support the annual budgeting process by collaborating with department heads to develop and consolidate budget submissions.
• Assist with reforecasting activities throughout the fiscal year, providing variance analysis and actionable insights to management.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve internal controls.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and other business units as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably supporting a US-based company.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proven experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation workbooks).
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial data clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: clear, professional, and client-facing.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Stakeholder-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering a high standard of service.
• Problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Discretion in handling confidential financial information.