Accountant VA
A senior accountant who keeps your general ledger accurate, closes each month on time and produces financial statements that show where the business really stands, with tax workpapers and audit support ready for your local accountant to sign off.
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- No lock-in contracts
- Replacement guarantee
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Description
An Accountant VA can manage your general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations and financial statements while preparing tax and audit workpapers for local professionals to review. They can also support budgeting, forecasting and internal controls. Outsource Teams provides top 1% vetted talent from the Philippines, with candidates expected to have significant accounting experience and strong software skills. Full-time and part-time arrangements are available with no lock-in contracts and a replacement guarantee.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the general ledger and post month-end journals for accruals, prepayments, depreciation and intercompany charges.
- Reconcile bank, credit card, loan and balance sheet accounts every month and clear reconciling items before close.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet, profit and loss and cash flow statements in line with GAAP or IFRS as the business requires.
- Run the month-end close to an agreed timetable and report variances against budget with plain explanations.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable processing, reviewing coding, approvals and ageing for problems.
- Prepare tax workpapers and supporting schedules for the client's local tax preparer to review and lodge.
- Support external audits by assembling schedules, answering auditor queries and reconciling any adjustments.
- Assist with annual budgets and rolling forecasts using historical data and management input.
- Document accounting procedures and internal controls and flag weaknesses to the owner or finance lead.
- Configure and maintain the chart of accounts, classes and tracking categories in the accounting system.
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Requirements
- At least 5 years of accounting experience, including full ownership of month-end close for a business of similar size.
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or a related field; a Philippine CPA licence is strongly preferred.
- Proficient in QuickBooks Online, Xero or NetSuite, with advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups and reconciliation templates.
- Working knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS or the client's local reporting standard, and of sales tax or indirect tax treatment.
- Clear written and spoken English, able to explain financial results to an owner who is not an accountant.
- Reliable high-speed internet with a backup connection and power source, and comfortable working the client's business hours.
- Meticulous with reconciliations and cut-off, and able to work to a fixed close calendar without supervision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can they manage?
They can maintain the general ledger, prepare journals and reconciliations, produce financial statements, manage month-end close and oversee accounts payable and receivable processing.
Can they support tax and audit work?
Yes. They can prepare tax workpapers and supporting schedules and help external auditors by assembling schedules, answering queries and reconciling adjustments.
What systems can they work with?
They can use Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Xero Practice Manager, Dext, FreeAgent and IRIS.
How experienced are the candidates?
Candidates are expected to have at least five years of accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close, together with relevant accounting qualifications. Accounting & Finance VAs Listin…
How much does it cost?
Rates are listed in USD at $9 per hour for entry-level talent, $12 per hour for intermediate and $15 per hour for senior talent. Both full-time and part-time options are available.
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