US Accountant/Bookkeeper

Cloud Accountant Staffing - Careers; Philippines; Remote; PHP 978,000 - 1,677,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided equipment

Remote work

15 days PTO + holidays

Job summary

Cloud Accountant Staffing - Careers is seeking a US Accountant based in the Philippines for a full-time, exclusive independent contractor role. You’ll own the close, manage AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations, and ship reporting with clear commentary for US clients.

The role requires 3+ years US accounting experience, QuickBooks Online proficiency, and strong English communication. You’ll work remotely with US hours, use Xero/Bill.com as needed, and have an equipment provision plus 15 days PTO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of US accounting/bookkeeping experience in public practice or industry.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online with clean, documented workflows.
• Experience or openness to Xero, Bill.com, and standard BI/reporting tools.
• Strong written and spoken English with client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Own the close process and manage AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Produce timely balance sheets, P&Ls, and cash-flow statements with variance analysis.
• Translate financials for US-based clients and flag risks/opportunities.
• Manage books end-to-end: journal entries, accruals, and GL.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, merchant, and loan accounts; resolve discrepancies.
• Develop SOPs, checklists, and SOP-driven improvements including automation.
• Run payroll accurately, coordinate approvals, and ensure on-time processing.
• Maintain audit-ready files and robust data quality controls.

Skills

US accounting experience

QuickBooks Online

English communication

Time-zone alignment

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Xero

Bill.com

G Suite/Excel

Pivot tables

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time Independent Contractor (exclusive commitment)

Compensation: $1,400–$2,400 USD per month (commensurate with experience and skills)

About the Job

Imagine owning a clean, predictable close—every month. Your checklists are sharp, your reconciliations airtight, and your reports tell a story leaders can act on. That’s this role. You’ll support fast-growing US companies and CPA firms as a Philippine-based US Accountant, driving both accuracy and clarity. Full-time IC with exclusivity (no other engagements after hire). If you like turning chaos into order and insights into action—welcome.

About the Role

You see accounting as a system: inputs tidy, flows efficient, outputs decision-ready. You’ll own the close, stitch together AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations, then ship reporting that blends variance insight with plain-English commentary. Along the way you’ll standardize checklists, codify playbooks, and turn “oops” into automation.

What You’ll Do

• Budgeting & forecasting: Build budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash-flow projections; monitor burn and runway for SMB clients.
• Own financial reporting: Prepare timely balance sheets, P&Ls, and cash-flow statements, plus management reports with variance analysis and insights.
• Client collaboration: Join standing calls, translate financials into plain English, and proactively flag risks and opportunities.
• Manage the books end-to-end: AP/AR, month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and the general ledger.
• Bank & account reconciliations: Reconcile bank, credit card, merchant, and loan accounts; investigate and clear discrepancies.
• Process improvement: Standardize checklists, close calendars, and SOPs; suggest tech automations (rules, workflows, integrations).
• Run payroll accurately: Calculate wages, deductions, and withholdings; coordinate approvals; ensure on-time processing.
• Data quality & controls: Maintain organized, audit-ready files and strong documentation across periods and entities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of US accounting/bookkeeping experience (public practice or industry).
• QuickBooks Online proficiency (required) with clean, documented workflows.
• Experienced CPA or non-CPA—both welcome to apply.
• Comfortable collaborating with US-based teammates and clients across time zones.
• Preferred Experience: Xero, Bill.com (or similar AP/AR automation), G-Suite/Excel (pivot tables, lookups), and basic reporting/BI.
• Strong command of English (written & spoken), client-facing communication, and service-oriented mindset.
• Ownership mentality: organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple clients without sacrificing accuracy.
• Time-zone alignment: Comfortable working US business hours

The Ideal Candidate

• You’ve closed books for US entities and can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
• You balance precision with practicality—you know when to dive deep and when to move fast.
• You enjoy creating order (SOPs, templates, checklists) and love clean ledgers and tidy reconciliations.
• You’re tech-curious and look for ways to automate routine work and reduce errors.
• You build trust with clients through consistent delivery, transparency, and simple explanations.
• Monthly compensation in USD: $1,400–$2,400 depending on experience and portfolio complexity.
• Permanent WFH with company-provided equipment (laptop, monitor, accessories).
• 15 days PTO annually + public holidays.
• Exposure to diverse US industries and modern tax stacks.
• Supportive, documentation-first culture with clear review standards.

Contract Status & Exclusivity:

This is an independent contractor engagement based in the Philippines. Full-time exclusivity is required. Candidates must not hold other part-time or freelance engagements once hired. Conflict-of-interest checks may apply.

How We Work

• Tooling: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Bill.com, Slack/Zoom, and shared workspaces.
• Quality: Close checklists, review notes, and documentation are part of every engagement.
• Security: Follow best practices for data privacy, MFA, and least-privilege access.

Application Process

• Application & Prescreening
• Skills & Aptitude Assessment
• Profile and Pre-interview Preparation
• Client Interview
• Employment Offer and Onboarding

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