(WFH) Intermediate Accountant - Counsel CPAs LLC

WizeTalent; Manila; Remote; PHP 914,000 - 1,095,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

US Pacific time hours

US Public Holidays observed

New equipment provided

Job summary

Counsel CPAs & Advisors is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to work remotely with US-based law-firm clients. You will handle hands-on accounting, client advisory support, and review responsibilities to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

The role emphasizes IOLTA reconciliations, trust accounting, and supporting leadership with client books in QuickBooks Online. Strong English communication and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of U.S. experience within an accounting firm or bookkeeping firm servicing law firm clients.
• Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online
• Strong understanding of account reconciliations and financial reporting
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and Teams
• Knowledgeable with CLIO (preferable)

Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Management
• Perform IOLTA reconciliations
• Maintain and manage client books in QuickBooks Online
• Review QuickBooks files for accurate coding, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and transaction completeness
• Perform accounting clean-ups and catch-up work for clients with incomplete records
• Classify transactions and complete monthly reconciliations for bank, credit card, and liability accounts
• Tie out payroll liabilities and payroll-related expenses
• Manage law firm trust accounting processes in compliance with firm and regulatory requirements
• Law firm trust accounting experience is required

Skills

English communication

Organization & time management

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Word

Teams

CLIO

Job description

About Us

At Counsel CPAs & Advisors, our unwavering vision is to emerge as the foremost accounting firm exclusively serving small and solo law firms, dedicated to empowering them in reclaiming their billable hours and realizing their growth ambitions.

We accomplish this through our profound expertise in law firm management, trust accounting, and strategic tax planning, facilitating their journey toward success.

Learn more about us at our company page: Counsel CPAs | Specialized Law Firm Accountants

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with leadership, accountants, and clients to deliver high-quality accounting services. The position combines hands-on accounting work, client advisory support, and review responsibilities to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Qualifications Required:

• 3+ years of U.S. experience within an accounting firm or bookkeeping firm servicing law firm clients. (Experience working within a law firm's internal accounting department will not be considered)
• Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online
• Strong understanding of account reconciliations and financial reporting
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and Teams
• Knowledgeable with CLIO (preferable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting & Financial Management
• Perform IOLTA reconciliations
• Maintain and manage client books in QuickBooks Online
• Review QuickBooks files for accurate coding, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and transaction completeness
• Perform accounting clean-ups and catch-up work for clients with incomplete records
• Classify transactions and complete monthly reconciliations for bank, credit card, and liability accounts
• Tie out payroll liabilities and payroll-related expenses
• Manage law firm trust accounting processes in compliance with firm and regulatory requirements
• Law firm trust accounting experience is required

Why Join Us:

• Starting salary of 90,000 Philippine pesos per month, depending on experience
• Permanent work from home set-up.
• Working hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM US Pacific time
• US Public Holidays observed. PHP holidays are negotiable.
• In-depth training with career growth opportunities
• New equipment provided