Accountant – Compilation & Year-End Accounting (Remote – Philippines)

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Employment Type: Full-time; 40 hours per week
Location: Philippines
Working Hours: Must be available to work 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday, starting at either:
9:00 AM Pacific Time (British Columbia), or
9:00 AM Mountain Time (Alberta).

Candidates must be able to align their working schedules with Canadian business hours, including adjustments for daylight saving time.

Number of Openings: 1

About the Role

We are a Canadian CPA firm seeking an experienced, reliable, and detail-oriented Accountant based in the Philippines to support our Canadian accounting and year-end engagements remotely.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, experience preparing financial statements and working papers, and the ability to independently complete accounting tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.

Experience working with Canadian accounting firms, particularly in compilation engagements and year-end financial statement preparation, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end working papers and supporting schedules for compilation engagements.
• Prepare financial statements and accompanying notes for compilation engagements in accordance with applicable Canadian standards.
• Perform bookkeeping reviews, account reconciliations, and general ledger analysis.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and prepare adjusting journal entries.
• Prepare and reconcile year-end schedules, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, investments, fixed assets, loans, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Review trial balances and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with year-end adjustments and financial statement preparation.
• Assist with maintaining and updating working paper files using CaseWare, where applicable.
• Organize accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with the Canadian accounting team regarding outstanding information, accounting issues, and required adjustments.
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality of client financial information.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
Previous experience in accounting, financial statement preparation, or year-end accounting engagements.
Experience preparing compilation engagement working papers and financial statements is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and general ledger accounting.
Experience preparing reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and year-end schedules.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
Ability to work independently, follow instructions carefully, and complete assignments accurately.
Reliable, patient, responsible, and willing to learn.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Experience working with Canadian accounting firms and knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE) is a strong asset.
Experience with CaseWare Working Papers, CaseView, and QuickBooks Online (QBO) is an asset.
Familiarity with Canadian compilation engagement standards (CSRS 4200) is an asset.

How to Apply
Please submit the following:
Your résumé.
A brief summary of your accounting experience, particularly compilation engagements, financial statement preparation, and year-end accounting work.
Details of your experience with Canadian accounting firms, if applicable.
A list of accounting software you have used, particularly CaseWare, CaseView, QBO, and Microsoft Excel.
Your expected monthly compensation in PHP.
Your earliest available start date

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a practical accounting assessment, which may include preparing adjusting journal entries, reconciling accounts, reviewing a trial balance, and completing sample year-end working papers.