Accounting Associate – Client Accounting Services

Remote Employee BPO has an outstanding opportunity for you! Role: Accounting Associate – Client Accounting Services Compensation: Competitive Basic Salary Benefits: HMO plus 2 free dependents and PHP 1,500 rice allowance Work Schedule: 5-day work week, 12:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Philippine time Work Setup: WFH Position Overview: We are seeking an Accounting Associate to support the day-to-day accounting function for a U.S.-based professional services client. The Accounting Associate will work closely with Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager and will support monthly close, client billing, accounts receivable and collections, accounts payable, reconciliations, and project accounting. This role requires someone who is highly organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a project-based professional services environment. Experience supporting U.S.-based companies is strongly preferred. Responsibilities: Maintain accurate and timely accounting records in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures. Record and classify financial transactions and maintain supporting documentation. Process accounts payable and maintain vendor records. Support client billing, including preparation and issuance of client invoices. Maintain accounts receivable records and AR aging schedules. Support proactive collections efforts, including tracking outstanding invoices, documenting client follow-up, and escalating delinquent accounts. Perform bank and credit card reconciliations. Support payroll accounting and related entries. Assist with month-end close, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, schedules, and supporting documentation. Support preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting. Review employee time submissions for completeness and accuracy as they relate to client billing. Assist with setting up new projects based on client scopes of work, including project tasks, billing categories, and budgets. Assist with monitoring project activity against established budgets. Identify missing, incomplete, or potentially unbilled time and escalate exceptions to the Senior Accountant. Maintain accurate project and client information within accounting and project management systems. Assist with maintaining accurate project status, including inactive, on-hold, and completed projects. Identify accounting discrepancies and assist with timely resolution. Follow established accounting processes, internal controls, close calendars, and client service standards. Communicate proactively with the Senior Accountant regarding outstanding items, deadlines, and potential issues. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience. Experience supporting U.S.-based companies preferred. Working knowledge of accrual accounting and month-end close. Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and journal entries. Exposure to project accounting, job costing, time-and-billing, or professional services accounting preferred. Experience working with accounting and/or project management systems. BigTime experience is highly desirable but not required. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies or incomplete information. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities. Highly responsive, accountable, and proactive in communicating issues and following through on assigned responsibilities. Ability to work effectively within a remote, team-based environment. Preferred Experience: Experience with project-based or professional services organizations such as consulting, architecture, engineering, real estate services, or legal services is preferred. Experience or exposure to the following is particularly relevant: Project-based accounting Time and billing systems Project budget monitoring Accounts receivable and collections Billable-time reporting U.S. GAAP/accrual accounting BigTime or similar professional services software Originally posted on Himalayas