Junior Accountant

We're Hiring: Junior Accountant (Independent Contractor)

Competitive Rate: $1,000/month (All-In)
Work-Life Balance: 10 Paid Time Off Days + 5 Paid Sick Leaves Per Year
Holidays Off: 13 Paid US Holidays
Health Coverage: HMO + 1 Dependent
Remote work anywhere in the Philippines

Company Overview

VargasAndrews is an international professional services firm specializing in business transformations and turnarounds.

To put it succinctly, we exist to transform lives. We passionately embody our values and mission every day.

We believe in:

• Teamwork & Camaraderie
• Hiring & Developing the Best
• Agility & Lean Thinking
• Customer Obsession
• Curiosity & Systemization
• Ownership & Accountability

A lot of companies use their mission, vision, and values as posters. The difference? We live them. We are a why organization, not a what organization. Its not what we do, but why we do it that drives us every day.

Our vision is to become an international market leader in business transformations.

Learn more about us: https://www.careers-

Why Join Us?

Work with a Global Team of A-Players
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
A Dynamic, Digital-First Workplace
Work-Life Balance with PTO & Paid Holidays

"Working for us means you'll be part of a global workforce of passionate, motivated A-players. We believe in hiring driven individuals and supporting them with direction and resources. We work smart, not just hard."

Right from the beginning, you'll see the difference. We invest in great recruitment, because great recruitment builds great teams.

Note Before Applying:

• Submit your CV in PDF format
• Full-time, independent contractor role
• Only open to applicants based in the Philippines

Summary of Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices.
• Update accounts payable, vendor management, and perform reconciliations.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and month-end required reports.
• Handle payroll-related tasks such as schedule preparation, monthly or bi-weekly computations, deductions and additions related to payroll, and other necessary tasks.
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information is accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
• Assist with other accounting projects as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (CPA is a plus).
• 3-5 years of accounting work experience.
• Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and computer application skills.
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel.
• Ability to stay focused on goals and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Critical thinker with high proficiency in mathematical reasoning.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Essential Functions:

• 50% Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded. Update accounts receivable and issue invoices. Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations. Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports. Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
• 25% Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed. Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings. Assist with other accounting projects.
• 10% Accounting process improvement tasks in coordination with the Senior Accountant and Fractional Controller.
• 15% Other accounting tasks, including invoicing, billing, taxes, and compliance, under the guidance of the Senior Accountant.

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