Accounting Manager / Supervisor

About Wilkins & Associates

Wilkins & Associates is a U.S. Accounting firm based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, providing outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services to small and mid-sized businesses across industries including professional services, real estate, restaurants, e-commerce, construction, and nonprofits. Our clients rely on us to keep their books accurate, their filings on time, and their owners informed about the numbers.

We're growing and looking for an experienced Accounting Manager in the Philippines to lead our client accounting team and own the quality and timeliness of work across our client portfolio.

The Role

You'll manage the monthly accounting for a portfolio of 30 clients, each with its own books, software, and deadlines. You'll supervise a team of up to 4 staff accountants and bookkeepers, review their work before it reaches clients, and serve as a key point of contact for client questions. You'll report directly to the firm's Managing Partner in the U.S.

What You'll Do

Client portfolio management

Oversee monthly and quarterly closes for multiple clients, ensuring every close is delivered on schedule
Review bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
Prepare and review monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and flag unusual items for the partner
Maintain close checklists, deadline calendars, and documentation for each client
Handle cleanup and catch-up projects for new or neglected client books
Onboard new clients: set up charts of accounts, bank feeds, and workflows
Assign and balance client work across the team; review staff work for accuracy and consistency
Train and mentor staff accountants and bookkeepers, and build standard procedures used across all clients
Communicate with clients and their staff by email and video call to request documents and explain results
Identify ways to improve efficiency across clients through automation, templates, and better use of our tools

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and a Philippine CPA license (PRC)
10 years of accounting experience, including 4 years supervising or reviewing others' work
Experience serving multiple U.S. clients simultaneously, at a CPA firm, outsourcing firm, or BPO
Strong command of U.S. bookkeeping and accounting for small businesses, including cash and accrual basis
Advanced skills in QuickBooks Online (required), plus strong Excel skills
Working knowledge of U.S. payroll, sales tax, and 1099 requirements is a plus
Excellent written and spoken English; comfortable speaking directly with U.S. business owners
Highly organized, able to juggle competing client deadlines without dropping details

Nice to Have

QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor or Xero Advisor certification
Experience with U.S. tax return preparation (1120-S, 1065, Schedule C)
Familiarity with practice management software such as Canopy and TaxDome
Industry experience with restaurants, retail, and nonprofits

Remote Work Requirements

Dedicated, quiet, and private home workspace, since you'll handle confidential client financial data
Reliable high-speed internet (25 Mbps+) with a backup connection
Backup power (UPS or generator) to handle brownouts
Availability during U.S. business hours, including peak periods such as month-end and U.S. tax season
Willingness to follow the firm's data security policies (secure devices, MFA, no client data on personal storage)