Staff Accountant

Elevate and Delegate

. Maintain bookkeeping records for small business clients .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bookkeeping and accounting practices, including proficiency in QuickBooks Online and strong organizational skills. Capable of managing client accounts independently while ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bookkeeping ExperienceQuickBooks OnlineSales Tax KnowledgeClient CommunicationAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

BookkeepingAccountingBank ReconciliationJournal EntriesFinancial StatementsSales Tax ReturnsPayroll Tax ProcessesWorkflow ManagementTask Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsDependabilityClient-Service MindsetInitiativeCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks OnlineExcelMicrosoft TeamsCloud-Based ToolsAccounting Software

Industry Keywords

Financial ReportingYear-End CloseBusiness FilingsClient Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain bookkeeping records for small business clients
Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations
Record journal entries and assist with monthly financial statements
Prepare sales tax returns and related filings
Assist with year-end close and required business filings
Communicate with clients and internal team members regarding assigned work
Support tax preparation and other accounting-related projects as needed
Work closely with assigned CPAs to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Work independently with clients and address client-related matters
Record responses to initial interview questions through a Loom video

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience with a US firm
QuickBooks Online experience is required
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Dependable and able to manage deadlines effectively
Comfortable using accounting software, Excel, Microsoft Teams, and general office technology
Strong English Language skills
Professional communication skills with a client-service mindset
Knowledge of sales tax and payroll tax processes is a plus
Ability to learn quickly and grow into independently managing client accounts
Experience with workflow and task management software
Ability to take initiative and onboard quickly with minimal supervision
Must be comfortable using Microsoft Teams and other cloud-based tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Directly work with clients, communicate with them, provide services, and independently address client-related matters
Payments for services handled directly by the client; salary paid directly to you
Vacation leaves and holidays subject to client policies, preferences, and business needs
Loom video application/interview process
Opportunity for mentorship, growth, and long-term career development
Opportunity to grow into independently managing a portfolio of clients