Accountant

Part-Time Accountant – Philippines
Position: Part-Time Accountant / Independent Contractor
Location: Philippines – Remote
Hours: Approximately 15–20 hours per week
Reports To: CFO

Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and 5+ years of accounting experience. Strong experience with Xero accounting software is preferred. Accounting for 4 retail locations in USA with about $3.5M to $4M in total annual sales. Will also need some help setting up and automating Xero software initially. Most already set up; however, improvements welcomed.
The accountant will manage day-to-day accounting activities, reconciliations, reporting, vendor issues, payments, and financial statements, while helping improve and automate our accounting processes. Will interact with the CFO and General Manager regularly.

We are looking for someone to join our company and stay with us for a long time - for years to come. This client will be a long term possibility. In addition, you can work with this client and then expand into other clients if your schedule permits.

Responsibilities

• Will be the primary accountant for the team. No other accounting team members or support.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in Xero.
• Reconcile bank accounts and daily sales reports.
• Review POS reports and ensure sales are properly recorded.
• Prepare daily sales and financial reports.
• Pull reports and publish financial statements.
• Reconcile the balance sheet monthly.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Process and make payments.
• Review vendor bills and resolve discrepancies with vendors and suppliers.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers regarding billing and payment concerns.
• Help automate bills, journal entries, and data uploads from the bank and POS system.
• Identify ways to improve and automate accounting and reporting processes.
• Provide accounting information and reports to the CFO.
• Support the CFO with other accounting and financial tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or greater required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong Xero experience.
• Experience with bank and account reconciliations.
• Experience with POS sales reconciliation and reporting.
• Experience with accounts payable and vendor management.
• Willingness to solve problems and be proactive in working with vendors to clean up communication
• Set up and maintain bills to be paid. Oversee these supplier set ups and work with companies.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Knowledge of journal entries and financial statements.
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable.
• Able to work independently.
• Strong English communication skills.

Schedule & Availability

• Approximately 15–20 hours per week.
• Must be available daily (Mon – Fri) for 1 to 2 hours during US work day (Arizona Pacific time zone.)
• Must be available by phone and email daily to respond to questions, accounting issues, vendors, or urgent requests.
• Independent contractor position.
• Remote, based in the Philippines.
• Reports directly to the CFO
• Regular interaction with the General Manager.