Maintains US GAAP financial records and reporting, coordinates close and reconciliations, administers US payroll, and supports tax accruals, audits, and accounting process improvements.
General Ledger Accountant
📜 Description
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.
- Support month-end and year-end close, maintaining accurate general ledger accounts in compliance with US GAAP.
- Reconcile balance sheet, bank, and subledger accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Manage intercompany transactions and support fixed asset accounting, inventory adjustments, site reporting, and audit queries.
- Help improve internal controls, accounting workflows, and procedures using ERP systems.
🛠️ Requirements
- 3–5+ years of progressive full-cycle general ledger accounting experience.
- Experience managing month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data manipulation.
- Hands-on experience with mainstream ERP accounting software; Infor Visual or SQL-based ERP experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Clear written and spoken English communication; able to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
✨ Benefits
- 100% Remote Work – Work from anywhere in the Philippines.
- Career Growth Opportunities – Gain hands-on experience, and continuous learning.
- Collaborative & Innovative Team – Work alongside skilled professionals who value excellence.
Full job description
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Philippines (Remote)
Schedule: 8am-5PM PST, Monday-Friday
About the Company
Our client is a growing U.S.-based manufacturing organization operating multiple production facilities nationwide. With a lean and decentralized finance structure, the company focuses on operational excellence, financial accuracy, and process improvement across its locations. As the business continues to expand, they are investing in additional accounting support to strengthen financial operations, streamline month-end procedures, and drive consistency across sites.
About the Role
We are seeking a General Ledger Accountant to take ownership of full-cycle GL accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close procedures. Reporting to the finance leadership team, this role plays a key part in maintaining ledger integrity, analyzing variances, supporting multi-site reporting, and driving process efficiency across the business.
Responsibilities
General Ledger & Month-End Close
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.
Lead or support the month-end and year-end financial close schedules within tight deadlines.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
Account Reconciliation & Variance Analysis
Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Conduct subledger-to-GL reconciliations (AR, AP, Inventory, Fixed Assets).
Perform monthly financial statement variance analysis (Budget vs. Actual, MoM, YoY).
Multi-Site & Operational Accounting
Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, and reconciliations across operational facilities.
Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and inventory adjustments.
Support site controllers with operational reports, ad-hoc financial schedules, and audit queries.
Process Improvement & Systems
Assist in refining internal controls, accounting workflows, and standard operating procedures.
Utilize ERP systems (such as Infor Visual or similar) to generate reports and maintain transactional accuracy.
Competencies and Qualifications
Must-Have
3–5+ years of progressive full-cycle General Ledger accounting experience.
Proven experience managing month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data manipulation, standard models).
Hands-on experience operating within mainstream ERP accounting software.
Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles.
Ability to communicate financial details clearly in written and spoken English.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Nice-to-Have
Prior experience working in a manufacturing, multi-site, or industrial business environment.
Exposure to Infor Visual or SQL-based ERP systems.
Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-entity consolidation.
Key Qualities
Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Thorough in audit trails and variance identification.
Self-Driven: Works independently with minimal supervision across asynchronous hours.
Structured & Methodical: Delivers clean work papers and organized documentation.
Collaborative Communicator: Works effectively with US site controllers and cross-functional teams.
What We Offer
100% Remote Work – Work from anywhere in the Philippines.
Career Growth Opportunities – Gain hands-on experience, and continuous learning.
Collaborative & Innovative Team – Work alongside skilled professionals who value excellence.
Application Process
We understand that searching for a new job can be challenging, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our goal is to make the process as transparent and respectful as possible.
The interview process includes a Recruiter Interview, Client Interview, and Assessment. As part of the process, candidates complete a hands-on task during the technical interview. Throughout each stage, we keep you informed and provide feedback as quickly as possible, ensuring you feel valued and supported throughout your journey with us.
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