About the job
Position Title: Remote General Ledger (GL) Accountant
Location: Remote (Philippines)
Reports To: Controller
Work Schedule: Standard business hours in the Philippines with slight adjustments to align with the U. S. team. Initial onboarding may require earlier hours for effective collaboration. After the onboarding phase, a daily overlap of one hour (starting at 8:00 AM PST / 5:00 PM MST) will be necessary.
Overview:
We are on the lookout for an accomplished General Ledger (GL) Accountant who will take charge of essential accounting functions, enhance financial processes, and champion automation initiatives. The ideal candidate should have substantial expertise with NetSuite, a successful track record in closing books for U. S.-based entities, and a robust understanding of U. S. GAAP. This role will emphasize journal entries, month-end reconciliations, accounts payable processing, and cash and credit card transaction recording, along with optimizing NetSuite. The GL Accountant will also significantly contribute to refining back-office processes and automation strategies.
Core Responsibilities:
- Automation & Optimization: Spearhead initiatives to enhance accounting workflows and automate processes within NetSuite.
- General Ledger Oversight: Document and manage journal entries, ensuring compliance with U. S. GAAP.
- Month-End Closure: Prepare reconciliations and schedules, guaranteeing timely and precise financial reporting.
- Accounts Payable Management: Supervise AP processes to ensure accurate and timely vendor payments.
- Cash & Credit Card Reconciliation: Precisely record and reconcile all cash and credit card transactions.
- Process Enhancement: Recognize inefficiencies and implement best practices to elevate financial operations.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to facilitate informed financial decision-making.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in general ledger accounting.
- Thorough understanding of U. S. GAAP and financial reporting.
- Significant experience with NetSuite and a proven history of closing books for U. S.-based entities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis).
- Strong analytical capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously and foster process improvements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with SQL for financial data analysis.
- Experience with Snowflake, Ramp, and Rippling.
