General Ledger Accountant

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Hiring Remotely in Philippines
Remote
Mid level
Agency • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Performs full-cycle general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close activities, variance analysis, intercompany accounting, fixed asset accounting, and inventory adjustments. Supports multi-site reporting, audits, internal controls, and process improvements using ERP systems and advanced Excel. Requires strong US GAAP knowledge, accurate documentation, and communication with U.S. finance teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Philippines (Remote)

Schedule: 8am-5PM PST, Monday-Friday

About the Company

Our client is a growing U.S.-based manufacturing organization operating multiple production facilities nationwide. With a lean and decentralized finance structure, the company focuses on operational excellence, financial accuracy, and process improvement across its locations. As the business continues to expand, they are investing in additional accounting support to strengthen financial operations, streamline month-end procedures, and drive consistency across sites.

About the Role

We are seeking a General Ledger Accountant to take ownership of full-cycle GL accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close procedures. Reporting to the finance leadership team, this role plays a key part in maintaining ledger integrity, analyzing variances, supporting multi-site reporting, and driving process efficiency across the business.

Responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Close

  • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.

  • Lead or support the month-end and year-end financial close schedules within tight deadlines.

  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.

Account Reconciliation & Variance Analysis

  • Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.

  • Conduct subledger-to-GL reconciliations (AR, AP, Inventory, Fixed Assets).

  • Perform monthly financial statement variance analysis (Budget vs. Actual, MoM, YoY).

Multi-Site & Operational Accounting

  • Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, and reconciliations across operational facilities.

  • Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and inventory adjustments.

  • Support site controllers with operational reports, ad-hoc financial schedules, and audit queries.

Process Improvement & Systems

  • Assist in refining internal controls, accounting workflows, and standard operating procedures.

  • Utilize ERP systems (such as Infor Visual or similar) to generate reports and maintain transactional accuracy.

Competencies and Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 3–5+ years of progressive full-cycle General Ledger accounting experience.

  • Proven experience managing month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data manipulation, standard models).

  • Hands-on experience operating within mainstream ERP accounting software.

  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles.

  • Ability to communicate financial details clearly in written and spoken English.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Nice-to-Have

  • Prior experience working in a manufacturing, multi-site, or industrial business environment.

  • Exposure to Infor Visual or SQL-based ERP systems.

  • Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-entity consolidation.

Key Qualities

  • Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Thorough in audit trails and variance identification.

  • Self-Driven: Works independently with minimal supervision across asynchronous hours.

  • Structured & Methodical: Delivers clean work papers and organized documentation.

  • Collaborative Communicator: Works effectively with US site controllers and cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

  • 100% Remote Work – Work from anywhere in the Philippines.

  • Career Growth Opportunities – Gain hands-on experience, and continuous learning.

  • Collaborative & Innovative Team – Work alongside skilled professionals who value excellence.

Application Process

We understand that searching for a new job can be challenging, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our goal is to make the process as transparent and respectful as possible.

The interview process includes a Recruiter Interview, Client Interview, and Assessment. As part of the process, candidates complete a hands-on task during the technical interview. Throughout each stage, we keep you informed and provide feedback as quickly as possible, ensuring you feel valued and supported throughout your journey with us.

 

Skills Required

  • 3–5+ years of progressive full-cycle general ledger accounting experience
  • Experience managing month-end close procedures
  • Experience preparing journal entries
  • Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations
  • Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data manipulation, and standard models
  • Hands-on experience with mainstream ERP accounting software
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles
  • Ability to communicate financial details clearly in written and spoken English
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Experience in a manufacturing, multi-site, or industrial business environment
  • Exposure to Infor Visual or SQL-based ERP systems
  • Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-entity consolidation
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The Company
HQ: Manila
99 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

MultiplyMii helps global businesses hire skilled remote professionals from the Philippines. Its end-to-end recruitment services cover role planning, talent sourcing, candidate screening, shortlisting, onboarding support, local compliance, Employer of Record services, and retention management. The company supports hiring across marketing, ecommerce, finance, operations, customer support, SEO, project management, technology, and other critical business functions.

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