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PH-Based US Accounting Manager (Work from Home)
TASQ Staffing Solutions · Philippines · back to the listing
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Accountant
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What this role officially is
accountant — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Accountants review and analyse financial statements, budgets, financial reports, and business plans in order to check for irregularities resulting from error or fraud, and provide their clients with financial advice in matters such as financial forecasting and risk analysis. They may audit financial data, resolve insolvency cases, prepare tax returns and provide other tax-related advice in reference to current legislation.
Also known as: accounting technician, production accountant, accounting supervisor, financial accountant, head financial accountant, certified public accountant
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Position Requirements:
• At least 7 years of equivalent experience in a US-based accounting environment, with at least 2 in a lead or supervisory role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP fundamentals
• Prior experience with ERP systems
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience supporting payroll and financial reporting processes
• Must have experience with cost accounting and possess thorough knowledge of job costing concepts and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong people management and team leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills
• Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical, problem solving and prioritization skills
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a growth oriented work environment
Main Responsibilities:
• Acts as an Individual Contributor handling Accounts Payable, Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, Taxation, Budget Controllership, and other related tasks for a small company based in the US.
• Manage workload distribution, ensure timely completion of accounting tasks, and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation per US GAAP.
• Review staff-prepared reconciliations, maintain fixed asset sub-ledger, and oversee purchasing cycles per company policies.
• Support external audits, budgeting, forecasting, and policy/internal control improvements.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and labor laws, process tax filings, and respond to financial data inquiries from management or regulators.
Originally posted on Himalayas
• At least 7 years of equivalent experience in a US-based accounting environment, with at least 2 in a lead or supervisory role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP fundamentals
• Prior experience with ERP systems
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience supporting payroll and financial reporting processes
• Must have experience with cost accounting and possess thorough knowledge of job costing concepts and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong people management and team leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills
• Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical, problem solving and prioritization skills
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a growth oriented work environment
Main Responsibilities:
• Acts as an Individual Contributor handling Accounts Payable, Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, Taxation, Budget Controllership, and other related tasks for a small company based in the US.
• Manage workload distribution, ensure timely completion of accounting tasks, and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation per US GAAP.
• Review staff-prepared reconciliations, maintain fixed asset sub-ledger, and oversee purchasing cycles per company policies.
• Support external audits, budgeting, forecasting, and policy/internal control improvements.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and labor laws, process tax filings, and respond to financial data inquiries from management or regulators.
Originally posted on Himalayas