HeyApril Philippines Inc. (HAPI) is looking for US Accounting Professionals who will be building and maintaining relationships while working collaboratively not just with his or her team members but the same is expected to clients that are assigned to the successful hire.

Depending on the position level, responsibilities may include attending or initiating training requests for continuous technical development in US accounting which will ensure that the accountant is well equipped in the hands-on professional development of himself or herself or that of his or her team members while the successful hire develops or shares learnt knowledge and best practices.

The accountant is responsible for all accounting related requirements of the clients which includes accounting related documents archiving as well as accounting calendar activities scheduling and planning.

MAIN DUTIES

Accounting Operations

Timely and accurately review of bills, invoices and payroll

Timely and accurately review of financial reports, financial highlights and financial ratios (as applicable) for sending to the client

Understanding and review financial account reconciliation and analysis to help ensure accuracy of financial statements and compliance with US generally accepted accounting practices

Review flux analysis to understand the client's operation's trends and activities, identifying potential cash flow problems and financial irregularities and provide significant results and relevant changes to the client based on actual data

Understanding the tax impact of the transactions recorded

Work closely with the team to lead the month-end close, mid-year close, year-end close, audit and tax related matters

Conduct research and develop a solid functional understanding on various accounting laws and regulations and stay current with industry trends and best practices in US accounting and communicate relevant updates to the team

Ensure compliance with all internal processes.

Client Management

Correspond directly with clients via various communication channels such as email or other platform as agreed with the client.

Provide accounting advisory services to clients and offer technical expertise on complex accounting issues.

Providing regular updates to management regarding clients finances.

Ensuring that the clients maintain compliance with accounting legislation.

Schedule meetings, forecast and plan for future needs of the clients and team

Overseeing engagements and resolving issues that arise during the engagement.

Overall Business Operations

Build relationships and work collaboratively with clients and team members.

Participate in tax planning and assisting with special studies to determine tax implications of company operations

Support tax team during tax season by providing timely financial reports and other related tasks

Provide administrative and clerical support to the team as requested including reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback

Provide support to manager by providing and assisting on high level review of financials, managing the team and filing other roles outside of the day-to-day operations

Process Improvement and Execution

Conduct research and develop a solid functional understanding on various accounting laws and regulations and stay current with industry trends and best practices in US accounting and communicate relevant updates to the team

Proactively test and recommend software to improve the accounting process.

Identify opportunities for process improvement using current and available tools and technologies.

Maintain and lead in developing accounting procedures and processes to improve efficiency

Follow accounting policies and procedures. 

Identify and implement internal process reengineering and improvement.

People Development and Management (for senior level and up)

Train, supervise and provide overall guidance to subordinates that will lead them to be leaders by engaging them on collaborations, process improvement and targeted trainings

Contribute to the professional development of subordinates by sharing knowledge and best practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

For senior level, at least 5 years solid experience in US accounting or a total of 7 years overall local + US accounting experience

For junior levels, those with at least 1-year solid experience in US accounting or with at least 2 years experience in other country's taxation rules.

With a degree in accounting or other related course

For senior level, proven team management experience is required

Tech savvy with capability to learn various systems and tools. With working knowledge of Google systems, Microsoft Office such as PowerPoint and Excel.