Philippines, PH, PHL
9 days ago
Senior Accountant
**KBF Managed Accounting Services Senior Accountant** KBF is built differently. An entrepreneurial mindset combined with deep technical experience, KBF is a trusted partner and recognized leader in tax, audit, and advisory services. Since day one, our growth has been rapid, requiring exceptional professionals that bring both technical skill and strategic vision to the table. Our culture combines the energy and flexibility of a start-up with the opportunity to develop and advance a career based on your strengths and interests. **KBF is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our PH Managed Accounting Services team.** As the external client-facing senior accountant at KBF within the Managed Accounting Services practice, you will be responsible for assisting clients with closing their books monthly, properly recording revenue, documenting and performing analysis over cost accounting and other critical areas, maintaining financial records for various clients, assisting with internal budgets and internal processes, and reviewing other team members’ work. This role will lead the monthly close of numerous client books in various industries. This role will be required to work onsite in our office Monday through Friday and supervise our staff, who typically work from 5:00 am to 2:00 pm PH time. Due to client needs and time zones, the role requires a level of flexibility, and appointments with clients may need to be outside of normal working hours. This role is applicable to Philippine-based candidates only. This role will work closely with other members of the Managed Accounting Services team as well as U.S.-based leadership. **Responsibilities** + Provide solutions to challenges proactively. Seek to understand the clients’ business and use this knowledge to ensure transactions are recorded correctly. Leverage your full-cycle accounting experience to streamline accounting processes for our clients. + Ability to plan, assign, and review work performed by Bookkeepers working on engagements for accuracy as well as provide feedback for improvement. Assist in implementing new tools and software. + Drive the financial monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes for clients, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and complex accounting items for multiple clients simultaneously. Develop and refine a detailed close plan for each client and make sure all tasks are completed prior to scheduling a formal review with the Director of Managed Accounting Services. + Proactively manage project deadlines to ensure delivery of work products based on client expectations and deadlines. + Do technical accounting research for US GAAP issues related to clients and prepare technical memos to support conclusions for client issues. + Perform detailed cost accounting and cost allocation reviews for clients. + Collaborate with the Managed Accounting Services and Tax teams regarding technical questions as well as the progress of projects, tasks, and associated budgets. + Review client financial performance on a monthly basis and make recommendations for improvement. + Assist clients with properly recording transactions associated with revenue recognition (ASC 606), equity,, and leases to ensure GAAP compliance. + Collaborate with team members to make recommendations to clients associated with process improvements and KPIs/Dashboard improvements. + Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned + Comply with the firm’s policies and procedures, such as timesheet submission, attendance policy, etc. **Qualifications & Requirements** + Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and a licensed CPA. + Previous experience with a Big 4 CPA firm working in audit. + A minimum of five combined years of accounting experience with at least two in industry after completing time at a CPA firm, preference given to candidates working in Software or Manufacturing companies. + Deep working knowledge and understanding of U.S. General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). + Ability to learn and work in multiple accounting systems and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Preference is given to candidates with previous experience using QuickBooks Online and NetSuite. + Motivated, quick learner with strong communication skills and demonstrated professionalism. + Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. + Able to work independently and as part of a team to see projects through to completion. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing with KBF management and employees, clients, and external partners. + Expert-level MS Excel skills. + Flexibility to schedule meetings outside normal hours to support clients. + This position is for Philippine-based applicants only.
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