Accounting Associate (US-Based Client)

Job Highlights:

• Work from Home
• US-Based Client
• Nightshift Schedule

The successful candidate for the Accounting Associate role will support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities while ensuring accuracy and timely completion of assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle AP/AR transactions, including bills, invoices, and aging reports.
• Perform bank, credit card, payroll, and other account reconciliations, including CUPE, RRSP, and WSIB.
• Support GST/HST/QST filing and reconciliation.
• Assist with month-end closing and monthly financial statement preparation.
• Prepare financial and exception reports and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Monitor and resolve accounting discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Manage daily accounting-related emails, requests, and follow-ups within the set turnaround time (e.g. 1 hour TAT for emails).
• Perform other accounting tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy (BSA) required.
• CPA license is preferred but not required.
• 3-4 years of relevant accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with full-cycle bookkeeping (AP/AR, account reconciliations including GST/HST/QST, CUPE, RRSP, and WSIB, month-end closing, and financial statement preparation).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and tax reconciliations; Canadian accounting experience is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Able to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to transition/adapt independently and create and structured workflows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working the night shift: 9 PM to 6 AM Manila time
• Immediate availability is preferred.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience handling NPOs.
• Experience using Missive as a communication platform.
• Experience using AP processing tools, e.g., Dext, ApprovalMax and Plooto.