Financial Accounting Specialist

DAY SHIFT | Fulltime | Makati (Hybrid) | Iloilo (Onsite)

About the Role

We have partnered with a manufacturing and importing company based in California. With over 30 years of experience, the company specializes in providing high-quality products at competitive prices, enabling customers to pass savings on to their own clients. Their flagship brand offers a diverse range of products, including cookware, appliances, decorative items, and household gadgets.

In this role, you will be essential in ensuring the accuracy of financial records while delivering valuable insights to guide strategic business decisions. Your responsibilities will blend core accounting tasks—such as managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing journal entries, and reconciling accounts—with analytical functions like budgeting, forecasting, and conducting variance analysis.

Why Cooee

Because we believe in the power of human connection. Because we are committed to flourishing human potential. Because we dream of a world where each one of us walks along the path to who we are and the best that we can be. This is Why we do What we do To be a part of transformation one person, one community, one business at a time.

We are One Team committed to investing in relationships fueled by trust and anchored on the One Shared Vision to transform through connection. We believe this is where the strength of Cooee and our partnerships lie in having clarity and conviction in purpose.

What you'll be working on:

• Maintain accurate financial records through the preparation and posting of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Manage and process company accounts payable transactions, including invoice validation, vendor payments, and expense reports.
• Review and ensure appropriate documentation and approvals prior to payment processing.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH, and wire transfers, including payments to factories and manufacturers overseas.
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements, vendor accounts, and general ledger accounts.
• Monitor AP/AR aging, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution and payment.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support management decision-making.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, irregularities, and opportunities for cost improvement.
• Support audits by preparing necessary documentation and reconciliations.
• Maintain vendor and financial records in compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 4 years of experience in accounting, with exposure to both AP/AR and general ledger functions.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and financial performance monitoring.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a growth mindset and adaptability.

Preferred Skills

• Licensed CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• Experience in wholesale or manufacturing industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience working with US clients or supporting US-based accounting operations

Job Type: Full-time, Day Shift (6 am- 3pm)

Onsite (Iloilo Office): Bldg. 2, 2nd Floor of Nelly Garden, Jaro, Iloilo City

Hybrid (Makati Office): 2nd Floor, Vicente Madrigal Building Ayala Avenue, Makati City