Staff Accountant

Penbrothers

7d•Remote

About The Position

Penbrothers is an HR and remote talent management partner that connects talented Filipinos with global opportunities and provides recruitment, HR, payroll, compliance, and employee engagement support. The client is an investment and business management group with a portfolio across foodservice, education, publishing, software, and medical devices. The client is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Staff Accountant for its lean finance team. The role supports accounting operations for five businesses across multiple industries. The accountant will manage day-to-day accounting activities for multiple entities, maintaining separate financial records and bank accounts and ensuring accurate, consistent, timely reporting. Work spans transactional and general accounting, including payables and receivables, cash flow monitoring, intercompany transactions, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end closing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closing.
Ability to manage multiple sets of books and maintain accurate financial records across different business entities.
Hands-on experience with cash flow monitoring, intercompany transactions, and financial allocations.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to proactively identify discrepancies and irregularities in financial records.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills and ability to collaborate with US-based and international stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Proactive and resourceful approach, with confidence communicating concerns and escalating financial discrepancies when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience using QuickBooks Desktop.
Familiarity with NetSuite, SAP, Sage, or other cloud-based accounting platforms.
Background in shared services, multi-entity accounting, or BPO/accounting firms supporting US-based clients.
Experience handling invoicing and coordinating directly with clients or global sales representatives.
Familiarity with HubSpot CRM.
CPA qualification or candidacy.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage five separate sets of books and corresponding bank accounts across multiple business entities.
Monitor cash flow and manage intercompany transfers, transactions, and allocations.
Handle full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable activities across the entities.
Manage customer invoicing, particularly for the software business, and coordinate directly with global sales representatives.
Oversee accounts payable processing across entities, coordinating with administrative support where applicable.
Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions.
Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations and promptly identify and resolve discrepancies.
Calculate sales commissions and prepare corresponding adjusting journal entries.
Support monthly financial closing activities across all five entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
Review financial records and balances proactively, flagging unusual transactions, inconsistencies, or potential errors before escalating them.
Maintain organized and accurate financial documentation across the business entities.
Collaborate with the CFO and relevant stakeholders to support accounting and financial operations.