San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines

General Accountant

 Job Description:

Remote Employee BPO has an outstanding opportunity for you!

Role: AU General Accountant
Compensation: Competitive Basic Salary
Benefits: HMO plus 2 Free Dependents and PHP 1,500 Rice Allowance
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Philippine time
Work Setup: Work from Office (City of San Fernando, Pampanga)


Responsibilities:

  • Support manage full-cycle accounting — accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, journal entries, and bank/credit card reconciliations — for a portfolio of 4–8 client accounts.
  • Support monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met across all assigned clients.
  • Prepare accurate financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for review by the assigned Fractional CFO.
  • Maintain clean, well-organized books across multiple accounting platforms (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks Online) tailored to individual client's chart of accounts and workflows.
  • Support fractional CFO with ad hoc reporting, variance analysis, and data requests for client meetings.
  • Communicate directly with client-side staff to gather documentation, resolve discrepancies, and answer routine accounting questions.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax filing deadlines, and client-specific policies.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of financial data across unrelated client businesses.

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Bookkeeping certifications (e.g., QuickBooks, MYOB, Xero) a plus.

Experience

  • 2–4+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a multi-client environment —BPO/outsourced accounting, or a fractional/outsourced finance firm.
  • Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle accounting and month-end/year-end close.
  • Comfortable managing competing deadlines across several client close cycles simultaneously.

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency across multiple cloud accounting platforms: QuickBooks Online, Xero, and/or MYOB.
  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills.
  • Familiarity with practice-management tools (e.g., ServiceM8, Zoho) and secure document-sharing platforms.

Soft Skills

  • Strong client-facing communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and sound independent judgment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and deadline management across concurrent engagements.
  • Discretion and professionalism handling sensitive financial data.
  • Adaptability across different systems, industries, and client expectations.