Accounting Specialist | Philippines
Fully Remote
Description


Peak Support, an outsourcing firm serving some of today’s most innovative companies, is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our team in the Philippines.


Peak Support manages customer service and back-office teams for high-growth companies. Founded in 2015, we are a 4x Inc. 5000 company and a Certified Great Place to Work, with 2,000 team members in the Philippines, Colombia, Eastern Europe, and the U.S.
 

Why Peak Support?

 

If you want to work for high-growth companies, Peak Support is the place to be. Our clients range from early-stage startups with fewer than five employees to unicorns with valuations well over $1 billion to old-line companies re-imagining themselves. We have been profitable from day one and we are proud that in our first five years, we grew entirely through client referrals.


We are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients AND an exceptional work environment for our team members. We don’t do this with ping pong tables or video games. We do it by creating a positive, encouraging and performance-driven culture that enables our team members to build rewarding, long-term careers.


Peak Support is actively working to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive company. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or veteran status.

 

Work from Home PLUS


Peak Support offers all the convenience of working from home, with the benefits of working for an established organization with an exceptional team and tremendous opportunities for growth.


Peak Support has been 100% remote since day one, so we have built a culture and a set of processes that support the success of our remote team members. When we can, we get together in person. We believe that building offline relationships is critical to successful online work.


What you’ll do:


The Accounting Specialist will provide an integral support to the Accounting and Finance Team by maintaining the accounting books of two (2) entities following the applicable accounting standards. The said candidate is responsible for the timely bookkeeping of entries, proper maintenance of balance sheet and profit or loss schedules and ensures that the financial statements are devoid of any material misstatements whether due to error or fraud. He/she will also assist the Accounting Manager during internal and external audits that concern the accounting records of both entities. He/she is also expected to be updated on the latest matters affecting the accounting compliances of both entities and is conversant with existing standards and principles. Lastly, the candidate is expected to be open to new roles and tasks which may be assigned to him/her/them.


We are looking for a candidate who possesses: 

  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role (e.g., general ledger experience). 
  • In-depth knowledge of current applicable accounting standards. 
  • Strong ability to maintain balance sheet and income statement schedules accurately. 
  • Exceptional attention to detail. 
  • Strong analytical skills. 
  • The ability to work independently and efficiently without close supervision. 


Preferred Qualifications: 

  • CPA certification. 
  • Ability to interpret and apply new accounting standards. 
  • Experience preparing financial statements. 
  • Familiarity with GL, AP, and AR functions. 
  • Experience working in a BPO accounting shared services environment. 
  • Experience with internal and external audits. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and QuickBooks.