Accountant (Permanent WFH)

JOB SUMMARY

A mix of regular accounting and bookkeeping function combined with a dash of process review and documentation plus a healthy dose of reporting to get your creative juices flowing. You make an impact by ensuring accuracy of transaction posting relating to AR, AP and other GL areas. You ensure the company’s balance sheet accounts are completely reconciled on a monthly basis to maintain their integrity.

You gain a deep understanding of the objectives, procedures, and workflows for each key process and propose recommendations to continuously improve their efficiency. Your reports summarize the insights you’ve gleaned from your analysis and help the client make the best decisions based on actionable insights.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monthly customer pre-authorized payment (PAP) submission – update PAP masterlist; prepare submission listing; coordinate with collections team about any updates; coordinate with cash applications team; resolve exceptions; reconcile at month-end
• Weekly payment runs – EFT and ACH payments to vendors – from initiation of payment to posting to GL and reconciliation at month-end
• Cash and cheque clearing entries
• Monthly recurring entries
• Bank reconciliations
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Regular and recurring journal entries
• Monthly sales tax payments and posting
• Workflow review, documentation and improvements
• Participate in weekly team status and priority calls
• Prepare ad hoc reporting requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to problem solve issues
• Intercompany invoicing and recording
• Provide support during internal and external audits

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a similar field
• 2 to 3 years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA designation is a definite plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required)
• SAP experience in general ledger (FICO); knowledgeable in other SAP accounting modules (AR, AP, Reporting)
• Experience in process reviews would be an asset
• Experience in financial analysis
• Experience working with international teams
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate professionally and articulate ideas and insights, both in writing and verbally
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Can effectively work with various software tools for productivity and collaboration

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES OF IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Grit. Hardwork is common. Grit is the ability to persist through obstacles, strength to learn and bounce back from setbacks and the tenacity to keep pushing no matter the challenge.

• Relentless Resourcefulness. An innovative problem-solver with the inner conviction that there’s always a solution. These are people who, like water, find a path around any obstacle.

• Optimism. Working on challenging tasks with people from different backgrounds and culture can be a roller coaster. Optimistic people remain positive and see challenges as stepping stones to success. Their energy is electrifying and infectious. A must have when the going gets tough.

• Passion for Learning. In a fast-moving world, learning and adapting is essential. These are people who constantly seek feedback, expand their skills and stay curious. We love people who love to continuously learn about new Excel features, Power BI and data storytelling.

• Anti-Asshole. I don’t care how smart, hardworking or optimistic you are. If you don’t have empathy, collaborate well, and treat others with respect, you may look for an opportunity elsewhere. We want people who can be true business partners to our clients.

• Fun to Be Around. Work can be intense. We love working with people who bring positive energy, a sense of humor and a lightness to the team. It makes a world of difference. When we make work feel like play, we become unstoppable.

• Courage to Voice Ideas and Insights. People who are confident about their knowledge and not afraid to articulate their ideas and insights to help accomplish the bigger picture outcome. This can mean sometimes challenging the norm and asking hard questions even of authority figures.

• Growth Mindset. People who embrace challenges as growth opportunities and believes that abilities and intelligence can be developed. These are people who get obsessed with process and how to continuously improve them.

• Enjoys Responsibility. We want people who love to take on ownership for the quality of their work without being chased down. They are proactive about communicating progress on tasks and care about doing a good job.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• 13th month pay
• Government mandated benefits
• HMO coverage
• PTO (sick, vacation, special holidays)
• Working hours: 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM (night shift)
• Performance bonus
• Annual salary increase based on performance
• Remote opportunity – No commute required
• Full-time role with long-term opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Resources for continuous learning and skills development
• Opportunity to work with and learn from cross-functional teams with different skill sets
• Join a pioneering BPO company specializing in global finance and accounting outsourcing

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Send your full resume along with a cover letter. If you have testimonials, review or endorsements from people you’ve worked with in the past, you may include them also. Include “OWL” in the subject line of your response to be considered.

Make a 2-4 minute video and tell us why you’re interested in joining us, and most importantly, based on the role description, what you believe you can bring to the role that sets you apart. Do not read from a script but do prepare your thoughts in advance.

Looking forward to hearing from you!