Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant

Position Summary:

The Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant is responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting operations for the company and its clients. This includes maintaining accurate financial records, processing payroll, managing accounts payable, and recording revenue transactions. The role also entails preparing and issuing financial statements, identifying process inefficiencies, and assisting with both month-end and year-end closing activities. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of GAAP, proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, and Appfolio Property Manager Software, and excellent communication skills to interact with US-based clients.

Job Details:

• Work from Home
• Monday to Friday | 3AM to 12NN EST
• *Following PH Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Record cash receipts and revenue transactions.
• Enter bills and other expense transactions and manage accounts payable.
• Calculate and process payroll for the organization and clients.
• Collect and maintain accounting support documentation.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with month-end closing activities.
• Determine and execute internal bank transfers to ensure timely payment of bills.
• Identify and report erroneous transactions and discrepancies in the books.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including complex entries for asset purchases and debt agreements.
• Calculate variances from budget and report significant issues to management.
• Prepare and issue financial statements for review by management and clients.
• Export financial data to Excel for both simple and complex analysis.
• Maintain or modify the chart of accounts as needed.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to management, including ad-hoc tasks as requested.
• Communicate with clients and provide ad-hoc assistance as needed.
• Adhere to and uphold accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage the annual audit process for clients, assembling necessary information for external auditors.
• Assist with the clean-up of historical accounting data.
• Meet regularly with client staff and leadership to update them on the financial position and present financial statements.
• Reconcile sub-ledger accounts within the accounting system.
• Communicate with clients regarding missing support documentation, ensuring timely follow-up.
• Identify inefficiencies in existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Assist in rolling out new systems and processes, including identifying requirements, testing, training team members and clients, and implementing new applications.
• Prepare and review non-standard reports such as cash flow statements, financial forecasts, and pro-forma reports.
• Recommend, develop, and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for business performance tracking.
• Complete year-end closing activities, including booking accrual and deferral journal entries, tying out debt, and booking depreciation expenses.
• Undertake special projects and other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a full-charge bookkeeping role providing end-to-end services.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online accounting software.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Appfolio Property Manager Software is strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with US-based clients.
• Highly organized and capable of prioritizing tasks and managing multiple projects.
• Ability to self-manage responsibilities and manage bookkeepers under supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to validate and check work for accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and anticipate task completion requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to both management and clients.
• Customer service orientation with the ability to provide professional client support.