Job Description
About Us Outsourced.ph is a leading ISO certified Philippines offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1000 talented professionals.
Intermediate Accountant
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Accountant to join our growing finance team. Reporting to the CFO, this role is responsible for supporting the organization's accounting operations, including inventory accounting, accounts receivable, month-end close activities, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive, with strong experience in accounting within a warehousing or distribution environment. They should be comfortable working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient business operations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Partner with the Operations Manager to ensure inventory accuracy through inventory controls, cycle counts, annual inventory counts, adjustments, and investigation and resolution of discrepancies.
- Enforce sales and expense policies, including expense reclassifications and ensuring the accurate capture of applicable input tax credits (ITCs).
- Perform month-end accounting activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and margin analysis.
- Manage full-cycle accounts receivable processes, including customer credit analysis, payment application, cheque deposits, and collections.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, financial processes, policies, and operational efficiencies.
- Prepare reports and documentation for government agencies and external vendors as required.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis using advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and lookup formulas, to support margin analysis, commission calculations, incentive payouts, and other business needs.
- Manage invoicing, tracking, and collections related to company events and marketing development funds.
- Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and financial systems while supporting established accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
- Support special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Hands-on inventory accounting experience, including inventory controls, cycle counts, inventory adjustments, discrepancy investigations, and annual inventory counts.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis, with proficiency in cloud-based accounting software such as Zoho Books or similar ERP systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a CPA designation completed or in progress, or equivalent professional experience.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented team player with strong communication skills, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and a proactive approach to process improvement.
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a warehousing or distribution environment with familiarity in inventory-driven operations.
- Proficiency in Zoho Books and CRM systems, or similar cloud-based accounting and customer management platforms.
- Experience with customer credit analysis, collections, and reporting to government agencies or regulatory bodies.
- Strong financial analysis experience, including margin analysis, commission or SPIFF calculations, marketing development funds (MDF), and enforcing sales and expense policies.
- Background in improving accounting systems, policies, and processes, including operational improvements, event invoicing, and financial tracking.
- 3 to 5+ years of accounting experience with strong knowledge of month-end close procedures, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries.
Work Setup Remote - Hired staff is required to have a stable and reliable internet connection with at least 20MBPS for both download AND upload speed
- Must work Night Shift from 10PM to 7AM PHT
- Equipment will be provided by the company
