Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
Remote Worker, PHL
Job Type
Contract
Description

Remote – Philippines | Independent Contractor


Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Specialist based in the Philippines to provide remote accounting support to our U.S.-based Accounting team.

This contract position will primarily focus on Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), accounting data entry, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent Excel skills, and experience supporting U.S.-based accounting operations.


Key Responsibilities

· Perform high-volume accounting data entry for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

· Enter and process customer invoices and vendor bills accurately and timely.

· Apply customer payments, ACH payments, credit card payments, and other receipts to customer accounts.

· Enter vendor invoices, credits, payments, and other AP transactions.

· Review transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and completeness.

· Maintain accurate customer and vendor account information.

· Reconcile customer and vendor accounts and research discrepancies.

· Perform credit card and payment processor reconciliations.

· Research unapplied payments, duplicate transactions, credits, and payment discrepancies.

· Assist with monitoring Accounts Receivable balances and past-due invoices.

· Maintain organized electronic documentation supporting accounting transactions.

· Assist with bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.

· Prepare Excel spreadsheets, schedules, and accounting reports as requested.

· Assist the Accounting team with month-end close activities.

· Communicate with internal team members regarding missing information, discrepancies, and accounting questions.

· Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls.

· Assist with special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

· 2+ years of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bookkeeping, or general accounting experience.

· Experience supporting a U.S.-based company or U.S. accounting team preferred.

· Strong accounting data-entry and reconciliation skills.

· Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, sorting, filtering, lookups, and working with large data sets.

· Experience with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com or similar accounting software preferred.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.

· Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

· Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

· Ability to work independently in a remote environment and consistently meet deadlines.

· Reliable computer equipment and high-speed internet connection.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial and customer information.


Work Arrangement


· Location: Remote – Philippines

· Employment Type: Independent Contractor

· Department: Accounting

· Schedule: Full-time contract schedule


· Must be available for regular communication and collaboration with the U.S.-based Accounting team.

· Some working-hour overlap with U.S. business hours are required.


Preferred Experience

• QuickBooks Online

• Microsoft Excel

• Accounts Receivable

• Accounts Payable

• Accounting Data Entry

• Invoice Processing

• Payment Application

• Credit Card Reconciliations

• Bank Reconciliations

• U.S. Accounting

• Month-End Close