US Senior Accountant

Connext; Philippines; On-site; PHP 5,339,000 - 8,166,000; Full time

Job summary

Connext in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Accountant 2 to maintain accurate and fully reconciled accounting records for our U.S. based operations. You will record, review, and classify transactions, perform month-end close, and prepare financial statements.

The role requires strong knowledge of U.S. accounting principles, experience with reconciliations, and the ability to work with U.S. management during agreed hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• 3+ years supporting U.S.-based companies or clients.
• Proficient in Excel with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Record, review, and classify financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, loan, and balance-sheet accounts timely.
• Review the general ledger for errors and discrepancies.
• Investigate discrepancies and recommend corrections.
• Perform monthly close and ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly P&L and Balance Sheets.
• Maintain organized documentation for transactions.
• Support management reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.
• Coordinate with management and CPA resources as needed.
• Communicate effectively with U.S.-based management during agreed working hours.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Skills

Month-end closing

US GAAP / US accounting principles

Bank reconciliations

Accounts payable and receivable

General ledger review

Analytical problem-solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Senior Accountant 2 is responsible for maintaining accurate and fully reconciled accounting records for U.S. based business operations. The role oversees transaction recording, bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger review, month-end close, and financial statement preparation. The position independently investigates discrepancies, maintains complete and organized books, and supports management and CPA review.

Job Description

• Record, review, and properly classify financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, loan, and balance-sheet accounts on a timely basis.
• Review the general ledger for incorrect classifications, duplicate entries, missing transactions, unusual balances, and other discrepancies.
• Investigate reconciliation differences and recommend appropriate corrections.
• Perform monthly closing procedures and ensure accounting records are complete and accurate before reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and review monthly Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation for accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Support financial reporting and management reporting requirements as assigned.
• Independently investigate accounting discrepancies and identify appropriate resolutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reconciliations, and reporting workflows.
• Support accounting-related projects, cost-center reporting, and other financial analysis as needed.
• Coordinate with management, company personnel, and external accounting/CPA resources as needed.
• Communicate effectively with U.S.-based management during agreed working hours.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of company, banking, vendor, employee, and financial information.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with month-end closing and preparation/review of financial statements.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of U.S. accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates strong experience in bank, credit card, general ledger, AP, and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently investigate discrepancies.
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of maintaining complete and accurate books.
• Clear and coherent both written and verbal communication skills in English.

Screening Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting U.S. based companies or U.S. accounting clients.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, including working with accounting schedules and large data sets.