Catena

Bookkeeper

Catena

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇵🇭 Philippines

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Record and categorize daily financial transactions
  • Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts
  • Prepare journal entries and maintain documentation
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality of financial records
  • Reconcile bank, credit card, and merchant accounts
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly
  • Maintain reconciliation schedules and supporting files
  • Process vendor bills and manage payment schedules
  • Maintain vendor records and AP aging
  • Ensure invoices are accurate and properly approved
  • Issue customer invoices and track collections
  • Apply payments accurately
  • Monitor AR aging and follow up on overdue balances
  • Support month-end close activities
  • Prepare basic financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet)
  • Generate reports for internal review
  • Support payroll processing and recordkeeping
  • Organize documentation for tax preparation and compliance
  • Assist external accountants or CPAs as needed

Requirements

  • 1–2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
  • Full-cycle bookkeeping exposure (AP, AR, reconciliations, reporting)
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
  • Experience working with US-based businesses or financial standards
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong written and verbal English communication
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment**
  • Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)
  • Full-charge bookkeeping experience
  • Multi-entity or multi-currency exposure
  • Payroll or sales tax experience
  • Accounting or bookkeeping certifications
  • Experience supporting audits or tax filings**
  • Tools ProficiencyMust-Haves (Required)
  • Accounting software: QuickBooks Online or Xero
  • Spreadsheets: Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel
  • Communication tools: Gmail/Outlook, Slack, Zoom
  • Online banking platforms**
  • Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)
  • Additional accounting platforms (QuickBooks Desktop, NetSuite, Sage)
  • Payroll systems (Gusto, ADP, Paychex)
  • AP/expense tools (Bill.com, Melio, Expensify)
  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Square)
  • File management and project tools (Google Drive, Notion, Asana)
Benefits
  • - **Competitive Salary:** Based on experience and skills
  • - **Remote Work: **Fully remote — work from anywhere
  • - **Generous PTO:** In accordance with company policy
  • - **Direct Mentorship:** Access to global industry leaders
  • - **Learning & Development: **Continuous growth resources
  • - **Global Networking: **Work with international teams
  • - **Health Coverage (Philippines only): **HMO after 3 months (full-time)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
bookkeepingaccountingdouble-entry bookkeepingfinancial statementsreconciliationsvendor managementaccounts payableaccounts receivablepayroll processingtax preparation
Soft skills
attention to detailaccuracywritten communicationverbal communicationindependenceproblem-solvingorganizational skills
Certifications
accounting certificationsbookkeeping certifications