General Ledger Accountant - PH (USA Time Zone)
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at CKH Group. Remote, Philippines · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Prepare and record journal entries for accruals, adjustments and reclassifications
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, then investigate and resolve any differences you find
- Help complete month- and year-end close, checking financial information for errors or unusual activity
- Keep accounting records and backup documents organized, and follow internal policies and accounting principles
- Work with U.S. stakeholders on accounting issues and contribute ideas to streamline processes
What you bring
- You have four to ten years of professional work in general ledger or general accounting
- You have hands-on experience with journal entries, account reconciliations and month-end close
- You understand general accounting principles and GL workflows
- You can work U.S. Eastern Time hours
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an accountant who can take ownership of general ledger work, investigate discrepancies and manage competing priorities independently. You’ll work remotely from Manila and need to keep U.S. Eastern Time hours.
From the employer
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced General Ledger Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid hands-on experience in general ledger accounting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This role will work closely with the U.S.-based team, so excellent communication skills and the ability to work U.S. Eastern Time (ET) hours are essential.
Prior experience working with U.S. companies or clients is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day general ledger accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications.
- Perform balance sheet and account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Review financial information and identify errors, inconsistencies, or unusual transactions.
- Work closely with internal teams and U.S.-based stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
- Maintain accurate and well-organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Ensure accounting activities are performed in accordance with internal policies and applicable accounting principles.
- Assist with financial reporting and other accounting-related tasks as required.
- Identify process improvements and contribute to making accounting processes more efficient.
- Handle ad-hoc accounting requests and support the team with additional GL-related activities as needed.
Qualifications
- 4–10 years of professional experience in general ledger accounting or general accounting.
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles and GL processes.
- Hands-on experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Availability to work U.S. Eastern Time (ET) hours.
Why CKH is the best choice?
CKH is a boutique accounting & financial services firm that provides local expertise aided by global experience. We have presence in Atlanta, South Africa, Ukraine, Poland, Azerbaijan, Germany, Spain and Greece.
Our tree logo is representative of CKH’s ideals:
- The roots of the tree remind us to stay grounded and humble.
- The trunk represents the support we have for each other, making our team strong. But we also like to shake the tree!
- Churning up new ideas and positive change as the world around us grows.
- The fruit our tree grows reminds us to never stop growing, producing the best quality service for our clients.
- The treetop helps us reach higher, always stretching to new heights and goals.
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