Accounting Team Leader

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Accounting Team Leader to oversee and manage accounting processes while actively contributing to the team's success. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong GAAP analysis skills, excellent written and oral English, and exceptional Excel proficiency. The ideal candidate will have management experience in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable or extensive hands-on experience in both areas and month end closing. The Accounting Team Leader will be responsible for supervising team members, ensuring efficient workflow, and maintaining accuracy in financial operations.

Job Details:

• Monday to Friday | 7 PM to 4 AM Philippine Time
• *Following US Holidays

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, train, and mentor the AP and AR Specialists, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Assign and monitor workload distribution, ensuring timely completion of AP and AR tasks.
• Conduct regular team check-ins, performance reviews, and process improvement discussions.
• Act as the main point of contact between the Philippines finance team and U.S.-based leadership.

Accounts Payable (AP) Oversight:

• Supervise the processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Ensure accurate payment application and reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• Oversee credit card expense report processing, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Assist in managing the transition to new banking partners (Rifle Bank) and the implementation of a new ERP system.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Oversight:

• Supervise the customer billing process, payment application, and AR collections.
• Ensure AR aging reports are reviewed regularly, and past-due accounts are addressed promptly.
• Work with internal teams (Sales, Customer Success) to resolve billing and payment issues.

Process Improvement & Reporting:

• Identify and implement efficiency improvements in AP and AR workflows.
• Provide regular reports on AP, AR, and cash flow trends to the finance leadership team.
• Support audit and compliance requirements by ensuring accurate financial documentation.
• Assist in system transitions and automation, including new ERP, credit card, and banking platforms.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting.
• years of team leadership or management experience in a finance or accounting setting.
• Hands-on experience with vendor payments, AR collections, and expense report processing.
• Proficiency in AP & AR systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct) and expense management platforms (e.g., Expensify, Ramp).
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills – ability to interact professionally with global teams.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate with a U.S.-based finance team.
• Experience working in a shared services or outsourced finance role for North American companies.
• Familiarity with ERP system implementations and banking transitions is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Lead a team in a fast-growing U.S. company with strong career development opportunities.
• Be part of a global finance team and work closely with leadership.
• Competitive salary and benefits through Sourcefit.