US Accounting Specialist

ConnectOS; Philippines; Remote; PHP 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH

Medical, Dental, Life insurance from 1

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

ConnectOS is hiring a US Accounting Specialist (WFH) to support client accounting and bookkeeping for multiple US-based clients from a remote setup in the Philippines.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of US bookkeeping experience, strong QuickBooks skills, and excellent communication and time-management abilities. This role offers a stable remote work environment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of U.S. bookkeeping or US Accounting.
• At least 2 years of experience with QuickBooks Online/Desktop.
• Strong bookkeeping and transactional accounting knowledge.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, AR, and financial reporting.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues independently.
• Knowledge of U.S. accounting practices and tax requirements.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bookkeeping and accounting services for assigned clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client financial records.
• Perform reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Review activity and balances for accuracy.
• Assist with correcting issues and historical discrepancies.
• Support QuickBooks Online/Desktop accounting activities.
• Prepare supporting documentation for client work and communicate with clients.

Skills

US bookkeeping

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Excel

Attention to detail

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

US Accounting Specialist (WFH)

Schedule: US Shift

What are we looking for?

The Accounting Specialist supports the accounting and client service functions of the firm by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with accounts receivable activities, and supporting client accounting and bookkeeping needs. This position works closely with the Controller and Senior Accounting team to ensure assignments are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established deadlines.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong accounting knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate professionally with both internal team members and clients.

The Accounting Specialist will assist with a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, billing, reconciliation, and reporting activities while maintaining accurate documentation and following established company procedures.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of U.S. bookkeeping or US Accounting.
• At least 2 years of recent experience working with QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and transactional accounting.
• Experience with bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and independently research and resolve accounting issues.
• Working knowledge of U.S. accounting practices and business tax-related requirements.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Professional and responsive communication with clients and team members.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Willingness to follow established company policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Comfortable learning and working with multiple accounting and technology platforms.
• Reliable internet connection and appropriate remote-work environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor or Advanced Certification.
• Bookkeeping or accounting certification.
• Experience working in a professional services or accounting firm.
• Experience with client accounting systems and third-party accounting applications.
• Familiarity with tax-related accounting processes.
• Experience supporting multiple clients or accounting projects simultaneously.

What will you do?

Client Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Perform monthly bookkeeping and accounting services for assigned clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client financial records.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Review financial activity and account balances for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with identifying and correcting bookkeeping issues and historical discrepancies.
• Perform bookkeeping clean-up and catch-up projects as needed.
• Assist with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop accounting activities.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for client accounting work.
• Communicate with clients regarding accounting questions and information needed to complete assignments.
• Follow established accounting procedures, workflows, and quality standards.

Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Support recurring billing and monthly payment processing.
• Process and record ACH, wire, check, and other client payments.
• Maintain accurate payment and account records.
• Monitor billing requests and assist with invoice-related inquiries.
• Prepare statements, credit memos, and other billing documentation as needed.
• Monitor client retainers and account balances.
• Assist with following up on outstanding receivables and past-due accounts.
• Research and assist in resolving billing discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate billing and payment information in company systems.
• Assist with monthly accounts receivable closing procedures.
• Prepare reports related to billing, receivables, and account status.
• Assist with monitoring client workflow and billing activity to support timely invoicing.

General Accounting & Administrative Support

• Assist the accounting team with month-end and year-end activities.
• Prepare reports and supporting schedules as requested.
• Assist with research and resolution of accounting-related issues.
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic documentation.
• Support internal and external accounting inquiries.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting-related assignments as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the accounting team to meet client and company deadlines.

Join the awesome team and enjoy these benefits & perks:

• WFH
• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities

ConnectOS is certified as a Great Place to Work and is a top-rated Philippines employer of choice.

Equal Employment Statement

Employment decisions at ConnectOS will be conducted without consideration of factors such as age', race, color, religion, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and marital status. ConnectOS ensures the full confidentiality of the data it processes.