US Accountant

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Join a US-based accounting firm as an accountant, focusing on bookkeeping, monthly reporting, and collaborating with senior accountants on financial accuracy.

The Back Room is hiring an Accountant for one of our US-based clients, a growing accounting firm. This role is ideal for detail-oriented accountants with 2+ years of US bookkeeping/accounting experience or 3–5+ years local accounting experience who want to expand their career with offshore accounting services.

What You’ll Do

Daily

  • Follow company processes and protocols.
  • Track deadlines in Asana.
  • Maintain personal email inbox and respond within 24 hours.
  • Send daily plans and end-of-day summaries.
  • Track time in QuickBooks Time.
  • Complete bookkeeping tasks in QuickBooks.
  • Complete accounting support tasks assigned by Senior Accountants and/or Team Leader.

Weekly

  • Bookkeeping for monthly reporting clients.
  • Follow up with clients who have not responded on project inquiries.
  • Attach documentation to payroll and expense transactions.
  • Organize other work papers.

Monthly

  • Bookkeeping for quarterly clients.
  • Review own work for accuracy.
  • Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts.
  • Review all reports related to monthly closing process.
  • Collaborate with Senior Staff Accountants on report reviews.
  • Download and organize payroll tax returns for relevant clients.
  • Submit and pay sales tax in multiple states.

Annually

  • Participate in 1099 process – collect W9s, ensure vendor information is correct, generate Expenses by Vendor reports for clients engaging in 1099.


Eligibility:

This opportunity is open exclusively to Philippine-based candidates who are Philippine citizens, in compliance with local labor regulations. Please note that thorough background checks will be conducted, and all necessary pre-employment requirements must be completed as part of the application process.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • End-to-end accounting experience including financial statement preparation, accounts payable, payroll entries, accrual accounting.
  • Ability to handle multiple client accounts.
  • 2+ years bookkeeping and/or accounting experience.
  • Expertise in QuickBooks Online and related software.
  • 1+ years Bill.com experience or similar bill-pay applications
  • Ability to clearly and effectively present information and respond to questions in English (telephone and in writing).
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Basic Excel capabilities, QuickBooks Online, ability to learn new software applications.

Benefits

🌟 Why Join Us?

Benefits:

Our benefits package is designed for full-time roles. For part-time/project-based roles, some benefits may or may not apply and will be discussed during the interview.

Core Benefits:

  • HMO on Day 1 + Free coverage for 2 dependents after 2 years
  • Life Insurance
  • Government-mandated benefits
  • 20 Annual Leave Credits
  • 13th-month pay
  • Birthday & Bereavement Leave

Onsite/Hybrid Extras:

  • Travel Subsidy
  • Staff House Accommodation (within certain distance)
  • Free Shuttle Service
  • Free Lunch & Uniform
  • Perfect Attendance Bonus

For All Employees:

  • Onboarding Training
  • Monthly Engagement Activities
  • Birthday Gift & Weekly Treats
  • Christmas Hamper & Anniversary Gift
  • Opportunity to Travel

💰 Referral Bonus

Refer a friend and get PHP 8,000 via GCash for every successful hire in this role!
Referral link: https://rb.gy/u35c6

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  • Health Insurance: HMO on Day 1 + Free coverage for 2 dependents after 2 years
  • Other Benefit: Opportunity to Travel
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