US Accountant (Philippines)

About the role

This position involves taking ownership of the complete accounting lifecycle for a portfolio of expanding United States businesses and CPA practices. The engagement demands a dedicated, full-time focus to ensure the delivery of precise financial statements and efficient bookkeeping operations. You will act as a primary financial steward, managing core processes from transaction recording through to final reporting packages. The role is structured for professionals seeking a stable, long-term remote partnership with a firm that values technical rigor and client communication. Success requires balancing technical accounting standards with the practical needs of small to mid-sized business clients.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Execute comprehensive month-end and year-end closing procedures, posting adjusting journal entries, calculating accruals and prepayments, and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger across multiple client entities.
• Compile and finalize core financial statements including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and statements of cash flows, supplemented by detailed flux and variance analysis narratives for management review.
• Perform high-volume reconciliations for bank accounts, credit card statements, merchant processor feeds (e.g., Stripe, Square), and loan amortization schedules to ensure asset and liability accuracy.
• Administer full-cycle payroll operations, encompassing gross-to-net wage calculations, statutory and voluntary deduction management, tax withholding compliance, and coordination with external payroll providers where applicable.
• Construct annual operating budgets, rolling quarterly forecasts, and 13-week cash flow projection models to support client strategic planning and liquidity management.
• Design, document, and continuously refine standard operating procedures, monthly close checklists, and workpaper indexes to maintain audit-ready documentation standards year-round.
• Lead or participate in recurring client advisory meetings to present financial results, explain key performance indicators, and proactively highlight compliance risks or operational inefficiencies.
• Evaluate existing technology stacks and manual workflows to identify automation opportunities, implementing solutions such as bank rules, recurring transactions, or integration apps to reduce close cycle time.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable cycles including vendor onboarding, bill payment scheduling, invoice generation, and aging report analysis for collection prioritization.
• Ensure adherence to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant tax basis reporting requirements across diverse industry verticals such as professional services, SaaS, e-commerce, and construction.
• Collaborate with engagement managers and tax preparers during tax season to deliver clean trial balances, supporting schedules, and fixed asset roll-forwards for Form 1120, 1065, and 1040 Schedule C filings.
• Maintain strict data security protocols and client confidentiality standards while operating within a fully distributed, cloud-based infrastructure.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Financial Management, or a closely related discipline; CPA board eligibility or licensure is viewed favorably but not mandatory.
• Possess a minimum of two years of progressive experience in U.S. accounting functions, gained either within a public accounting firm servicing U.S. clients or an in-house finance department of a U.S.-headquartered company.
• Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in QuickBooks Online Advanced, including mastery of class/location tracking, project profitability, fixed asset manager, and multi-currency features.
• Exhibit professional-grade written and verbal English communication skills sufficient for direct interaction with U.S.-based business owners, controllers, and external CPAs.
• Commit to working a fixed schedule aligned with U.S. business hours (typically Eastern or Central Time), which necessitates a permanent night shift arrangement for candidates residing in the Philippines.
• Agree to an exclusive engagement model, confirming no concurrent full-time employment, freelance client work, or business ownership that would conflict with availability or confidentiality obligations.
• Display a strong conceptual grasp of accrual accounting mechanics, including revenue recognition principles (ASC 606 awareness), lease accounting basics (ASC 842), and intercompany elimination procedures.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Xero accounting software or competing cloud ERP platforms such as NetSuite or Sage Intacct.
• Familiarity with accounts payable automation ecosystems including Bill.com, Ramp, Brex, or Airbase for approval routing and virtual card management.
• Advanced spreadsheet capabilities featuring complex formulas (INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP), dynamic pivot tables, Power Query for data transformation, and financial modeling best practices.
• Exposure to business intelligence tools like Fathom, Spotlight Reporting, or Google Looker Studio for automated dashboard creation.
• Prior experience managing 1099 contractor compliance, sales tax nexus analysis, or multi-state payroll registration processes.
• Background in a specific niche vertical such as dental/medical practice accounting, legal trust accounting (IOLTA), or restaurant/hospitality group consolidations.

Skills & tools

• QuickBooks Online Advanced
• Xero (Working Knowledge)
• U.S. GAAP & Tax Basis Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close Management
• Payroll Processing (Gusto, Rippling, ADP, Paychex)
• Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Modeling
• SOP & Workpaper Documentation
• Client Advisory & Communication
• Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (Advanced)
• Bill.com / Ramp / AP Automation Tools
• G-Suite / Google Workspace

Practical notes

• The total rewards package includes company-provided hardware such as a high-performance laptop, external monitor, and necessary peripherals to support an ergonomic home office setup.
• Generous leave provisions cover 15 days of annual paid time off in addition to observed Philippine national holidays, ensuring adequate rest and recovery.
• Compensation stability is reinforced through guaranteed annual salary reviews and adjustments, independent of client billing fluctuations.
• A monthly flexible allowance is provided to subsidize internet connectivity, utilities, or co-working space costs associated with remote work.
• The selection workflow progresses through an initial application screen, a technical accounting assessment simulating real client scenarios, a profile preparation stage for client matching, and a final video interview with the partner firm.
• An employee referral incentive program rewards successful placements with bonuses up to $1,000 USD per hired candidate.
• Comprehensive onboarding spans the first 30-60 days, featuring structured training on firm methodologies, software stack configuration, and shadowing of senior team members, followed by ongoing mentorship and professional development resources.

META

Company: CAS

Title: US Accountant (Philippines)

Listed

location: Philippines

Job type: full_time