Accountant

Job Description:

At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money— we're here to move our global customers forward.
We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that's you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.

We're searching for an Accountant to join Remitly's Order to Cash (OTC) Accounting team, reporting to the Manager of OTC Accounting. You will contribute to the company's financial statements by supporting the month-end close process and ensuring accurate reporting.

You Will:

• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance accounting systems, reporting infrastructure, and business processes

• Leverage automation and AI tools to streamline close activities and improve documentation and reporting efficiency

• Support the month-end close process by creating and booking journal entries, analyzing trends, variances, and financial system outputs

• Collaborate with business partners to ensure accurate accounting for monthly accruals and new business initiatives

• Develop an understanding of upstream data flows to ensure financial transaction data transfers accurately into the ledger

• Perform daily/monthly reconciliations to identify and resolve unmatched transactions or exceptions

• Ensure internal controls and procedures are documented and followed in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley

• Support ad hoc financial and audit requests and special projects as assigned

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 1+ years of experience

• CPA or public accounting experience preferred

• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals

• Exposure to or interest in process improvement and accounting policies

• Experience in NetSuite or similar ERP systems is a plus

• Experience analyzing large data sets using tools such as Excel and Alteryx

• Strong alignment to Remitly's mission and values

Work Setup:

Shift: Morning

#LI-Hybrid

Location: Greenfield, Mandaluyong City

Our Benefits:

• Rice Allowance

• Transportation Allowance

• Paid Vacation

• Medical, Dental & Vision

• Accident and Life Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits

Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together

At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team's specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.