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We have bike enthusiasts, foodies, video game heroes, dog and cat lovers, movie buffs, musicians, and every variety of people. Lightspeed was founded on the principles of diversity and inclusion and our daily practices and interactions reflect this commitment everyday. Wherever you look, you will find a friend in Lightspeed.
We’re looking for a motivated Accountant (Permanent work from home) to join our team in Manila and support a range of accounting activities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Reporting to the NOAM Team Lead, you’ll bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach while developing your accounting expertise and collaborating with the wider Finance team at a growing technology company.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies across assigned accounts.
Process billing and payment uploads and prepare month-end accruals for reseller commissions.
Prepare monthly payroll balance sheet reconciliations across salaries, payroll taxes, benefits, and other payroll-related accounts.
Reconcile payroll actuals, accruals, and payments across Canadian subsidiaries.
Record payroll-related accruals and reclassifications, including RRSP, retention bonuses, restructuring, and source deductions.
Review goods received not invoiced (GRNI) and open purchase orders to support expense accruals.
Prepare month-over-month and budget variance analysis across payroll, benefits, operating expenses, marketing, legal, and other expense categories.
Prepare subsidiary reporting packages with clear variance commentary.
Collaborate with non-finance stakeholders and FP&A to investigate and resolve variances, accrual discrepancies, and reconciliation issues.
We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:
Previous experience in a similar accounting role.
CPA qualification.
Advanced Excel skills.
Excellent time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Fluency in English.
Please note that you will be working NOAM EST hours.
Our hiring process is very straightforward. The whole process will be conducted at the comfort of your own home, through Zoom or Google Meet. No need to go through Manila's heavy traffic!
You’ll enjoy:
Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day
Work in a team large enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact
Exposure to modern and proven technology
Ability to work and grow in a truly flexible environment
Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed culture, a true Canadian tech success story
Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled:
Market-leading salary package
Permanent work from home setup
Coworking space available, if needed
We follow the PH holidays!
Benefits you can enjoy from day one:
HMO for you and your 2 dependents (Maxicare)
15 Vacation leaves
10 Sick leaves
Government Mandated Benefits
Food Allowance of 1000PHP per month
Work from Home Allowance of 1000PHP per month
Health and wellness benefit of 7500PHP per year
Free access to Mental Health support and coaching services
Opportunity to grow your career in a company that values internal mobility
Exciting online and in-person events hosted regularly by our Manila Culture Club
Not yet convinced?
For honest reviews left by real people, you can check our Glassdoor page. To know more about Lightspeed, you can check our website, LinkedIn, and Youtube pages. We’re an open book!
We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!
We partner with Inform Group to employ our Lightspeed workforce in the Philippines. Inform Group hosts Lightspeed employees who enjoy the benefits of the Philippine labour code combined with the full career opportunities provided by Lightspeed.
To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.
Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.
Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.
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