US Senior Accountant | Construction & QuickBooks Online

Job Expectations:

• Position Type: Experienced - Specialist
• Employment Type: Full-Time; Permanent (Direct Hire)
• Work Setup & Location: Fully Remote - Metro Manila
• Work Schedule: Weekdays; Night Shift (US)
• Industry: Commercial Painting Company

About the Job:

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our client's growing finance team and provide high-level accounting support for a portfolio of clients in the construction industry. In this role, you will oversee month-end close activities, review Bookkeepers' work, analyze financial data, and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will work closely with the Controller, lead accounting projects, maintain clean financial records, and support continuous process improvements in a fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level accounting support and partner with the Controller on accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring project costs, accruals, and client billings are accurately recorded.
• Prepare and review Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
• Perform job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and project financial closeout activities.
• Review and approve the work of Bookkeepers to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet reviews, and financial audits.
• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with client onboarding, accounting clean-up projects, and process improvements.
• Maintain financial records using QuickBooks Online (and QuickBooks Desktop when required).
• Lead and mentor a team of Bookkeepers while managing client deadlines and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with US GAAP accounting principles is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QuickBooks Desktop experience is an advantage).
• Advanced knowledge of Balance Sheet reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
• Strong experience in Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Workspace.
• Experience in job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition is highly preferred.
• Experience using ClickUp or similar project management tools is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Leadership experience reviewing or managing Bookkeepers is a plus.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Updating or tailoring your CV is highly recommended.