General Accountant (Remote PH) - 40412258577

Job Title: General Accountant

Location: Remote (Philippines) | Schedule: Night-Shift (U.S. Business Hours)

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented General Accountant based in the Philippines to support a U.S.-based finance team. This position requires hands-on experience in payroll reconciliation, accounts receivable and collections, trade spend, sales tax, fixed assets, and month-end close processes.

Reporting directly to an Accounting Manager, you will contribute to audit preparation, financial reporting, and the overall efficiency of the finance department. This is a night-shift role aligned with U.S. business hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) inboxes and assist in A/P invoice processing.

• Generate customer invoices, issue statements, and follow up on collections.

• Reconcile monthly sales activity and support trade spend reporting.

• Handle customer deductions via credit memos and manage disputes.

• Perform monthly reconciliations for credit cards, bank accounts, and key general ledger balances.

• Review credit card transactions and prepare monthly T&E reports by department.

• Prepare, process, and post bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accurate GL accrual entries.

• Complete internal and external payroll reports as needed.

• Post sales tax entries and reconcile sales-related accounts.

• Support month-end close through accruals, discrepancy resolution, and journal entry preparation.

• Evaluate and enhance existing policies and procedures for greater efficiency.

• Ensure adherence to internal controls and assist with external audits.

• Deliver assignments on time and support ad hoc projects as directed by the Accounting Manager.

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year accredited university.

• CPA certification required; Big 4 experience is highly valued.

• 4–5 years of accounting/finance experience is required.
• Current or previous expeirence in CPG (consumer packaged goods) required.

• Previous experience supporting U.S. teams or working night shifts is a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Proficiency in Excel is required.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks is essential; NetSuite experience is a plus.

• Commitment to producing accurate, timely, and high-quality work.

• Strong communication skills across all levels of an organization.

• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.

• Self-driven and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.