Senior Accounting Associate

***Note: This position is open to applicants based in the Philippines only.

COST ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE

• Strong knowledge of costing methods (standard, activity-based, job order, process costing)
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Understanding of budgeting, variance analysis and forecasting
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
• Understanding of BOMs, routings, and manufacturing processes;
• Preferably working in a manufacturing set-up with SAP system
• 3-4 years of progressive cost accounting/GL/FP&A experience, with solid manufacturing or operations exposure.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the following:

• Providing moderately complex bookkeeping and accounting support to the Firm's clients including, but not limited to, the production of financial reports, preparation of journal entries, schedules and reconciliations, billing activities, payable processing, payroll and account reconciliations

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability

required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs moderately complex bookkeeping and accounting tasks
• Review of general ledger activity and prepare account reconciliations for various areas which may include but not limited to bank accounts, Work-in-Process (WIP), Accounts Receivable (AR),
• Accounts Payable (AP) and Fixed Assets (FA).
• Identifies appropriate accrual levels and processes adjusting entries as needed
• Assist or run and package monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for client
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations.
• Resolve/reconcile discrepancies and coordinate with respective team members as necessary
• Communicates with the client of any issues or concerns encountered.
• Develop an understanding of client industries and identify value-added recommendations
• Collaborate with other team members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff
• Share knowledge with team members (e.g., share best practices, provides on-the-job training)
• Considered a go-to person based on the application of prior learnings and engagement experiences
• As requested by the client, perform other tasks as outlined in the "agreed-upon procedures" engagement or other special projects as needed that fall within the scope of capabilities.
• Lead as "in-charge" in smaller, non-complex engagements.
• Perform research on technical accounting issues
• Provide supervision, coaching, mentorship and training to Accounting Associates.
• Other projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or equivalent experience
• Certified Public Accountant is a plus
• 4-6 years working experience in different areas of Finance/Accounting
• Willingness to work the early shift (3:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Tuesday to Saturday).
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and the ability to use that knowledge to guide in decision making
• Excellent English communication skills – both written and oral
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office - Required
• Must have basic knowledge in accounting software (ERPs)

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS:

• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to read and follow instructions and directions from supervisors or client.
• Ability to read and follow workflow or process manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor
• A strong personality with good presentation skills
• Proactive with staff and clients and able to work under pressure to meet client expectations and deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and within a Team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly detail-oriented and organized in work
• Has good analytical skills
• Can exercise professional judgment when processing one-off, unusual or complex transactions