
Senior Accountant
airCFO
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Philippines
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About the role
- Set up accounting systems for new airCFO clients, ensuring a smooth transition to airCFO and build out of their back-office needs
- Clean up historical books and create adjustment entries to establish accurate financial baselines
- Build reconciliation schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other key balance sheet items
- Analyze P&L statements to identify trends and help founders understand their burn rate
- Conduct virtual onboarding calls with founders to understand their unique needs and establish trust
- Manage asynchronous client communication via Slack and email within 24-hour SLA
- Identify opportunities to help clients level up their back-office and airCFO services
- Prepare and manage tax filings (e.g., W-2s, 1099s, 3921s, state filings)
- Support clients with audit preparations, working closely with auditors and tax advisors.
- Prioritize internal workflows (client administration, resource management, and accurate time tracking)
- Ensure operational efficiency and support client margin expectations.
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance the Launchpad client experience
- Develop skills that position you for future manager-level opportunities
- Learn new tech-stack tools and advise clients on best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience required
- CPA certification required
- Proficiency in GAAP and accrual accounting
- 4+ years of experience managing a diverse portfolio of U.S. based clients, overseeing bookkeeping and month-end close processes
- Proven client-facing experience with U.S. clients, with a preference for experience working with high-tech startups (e.g., SaaS, eCommerce)
- Expertise in QBO/Xero and familiarity with small business tools like Bill.com, Gusto, Rippling, Ramp, and more
- Strong project management and client relationship management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
- Experience in maintaining standardized processes and identifying opportunities for streamlining client deliverables
Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Philippines 13th Month Pay
- Home Office Allowance
- Stipend Monthly for PH Benefits
- Company Offsites & Events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
GAAPaccrual accountingbookkeepingmonth-end closetax filingsfinancial analysisreconciliationExcelGoogle Sheetsprocess improvement
Soft Skills
client relationship managementproject managementcommunicationtrust buildingoperational efficiencyresource managementtime trackingasynchronous communicationproblem solvingadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA certification