US Accountant/Bookkeeper

Cloud Accountant Staffing - Careers; Philippines; Remote; PHP 984,000 - 1,688,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent WFH with equipment

15 days PTO + holidays

Job summary

Cloud Accountant Staffing - Careers is seeking a Philippines-based US Accountant for a full-time independent contractor role. You will own the US close process, manage AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations, and deliver management reports with actionable insights.

You’ll collaborate with US teams across time zones, build standardized playbooks, and push for automation. Compensation is USD 1,400–2,400 per month, with permanent remote work and equipment provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of US accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• QuickBooks Online proficiency (required) with clean, documented workflows.
• CPA or non-CPA candidates welcomed.
• Comfortable collaborating with US-based teammates across time zones.
• Experience with Xero, Bill.com (or similar AP/AR automation), G-Suite/Excel, and basic reporting/BI.
• Strong command of English (written & spoken).
• Ownership mentality: organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & forecasting: Build budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash-flow projections; monitor burn for SMB clients.
• Own financial reporting: Prepare timely balance sheets, P&Ls, and cash-flow statements with variance insights.
• Client collaboration: Join calls, translate financials, flag risks and opportunities.
• Manage the books end-to-end: AP/AR, month-end close, journal entries, accruals, GL.
• Bank & account reconciliations: Reconcile accounts; resolve discrepancies.
• Process improvement: Standardize checklists, SOPs; suggest automation.
• Run payroll accurately: Calculate wages, deductions, approvals, processing.

Skills

English communication

Ownership mentality

Time-zone alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Bill.com

G-Suite

Excel

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.