Senior Staff Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Finance Team and report directly to the Director of Finance. This role will oversee key accounting functions, including financial reporting, general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable, commissions, and month-end closing. The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, excellent attention to detail, and can work independently with minimal supervision. Training will be provided on company-specific systems and U.S. processes.

Job Details

Work Setup: Work from home

Work Schedule: Monday-to-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time

Holidays: To follow U.S. holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage general ledger entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Process accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approvals routing, and timely vendor payments
• Process brokers commission calculations and payments, ensuring accuracy against commission plans and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (U.S. GAAP)
• Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support internal and external audits
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate financial insights clearly
• Maintain organized, accurate financial records and documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from a reputable university
• 3–5 years of progressive, independent accounting experience (GL, AP, reconciliations, month-end close)
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively in a remote environment
• Strong knowledge of core accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Reliable internet connection and a dedicated remote workspace

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license (Philippine CPA or equivalent)
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar cloud accounting/ERP platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero)
• Familiarity with US payroll processes
• Experience with commission processing or sales compensation administration
• Experience working with US-based or international companies
• Comfortable using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) to improve efficiency and accuracy in day-to-day accounting work

Preferred Attributes

• Comfortable working across time zones
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• Eager to learn and grow into a US-focused accounting role, with direct mentorship from the founder