Are you a master of the General Ledger and a wizard with Excel? We are looking for an Accounting Operations Specialist to keep our financial engine running smoothly. You’ll be the “go-to” for everything from accounts payable to month-end reporting.

Accounting Accounts Payable Admin Support Bank Reconciliation Data Management Email Management Executive Assistant Financial Reports Reconciliation @5 Star VA

Job Detail

  • Offered Salary  1000
  • Career Level  Manager
  • Experience  2 Years
  • Gender  Female
  • Industry  Finance
  • Qualifications  Associate

Job Description

About the Role:

The Accountant will support the Accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely processing of transactions, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Accounting and plays an important part in supporting the organization’s financial integrity and reporting accuracy.

This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow accounting instructions, and the capability to work effectively within established processes and deadlines in a remote, detail-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process accounts payable transactions accurately and in a timely manner
  • Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with accounting standards
  • Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as needed
  • Assist in the preparation and creation of financial statements
  • Maintain accurate financial records using Caliber Accounting Software and Microsoft Excel
  • Track, organize, and update financial data and completed accounting tasks using Excel and other Microsoft Suite tools
  • Follow accounting instructions and procedures provided by leadership with a high level of accuracy
  • Support month-end and reporting activities as required
  • Ensure compliance with internal accounting controls and processes
  • Spend 0–25% of shift handling phone-related or communication-based tasks as needed

Qualifications & Skills

Important Skills:

  • Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (AP, journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting)
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, tracking, formulas, organization)
  • Familiarity with accounting software (Caliber Accounting Software preferred)
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data handling
  • Ability to follow structured accounting instructions and procedures
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities

Ideal Personality & Mindset:

  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Dependable and consistent in meeting deadlines
  • Proactive in identifying and resolving discrepancies
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
  • Service-minded and collaborative with accounting leadership
  • Open to feedback and continuous improvement

Tools & Technologies

  • Caliber Accounting Software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, etc.)

 

Hardware requirements:

  1. 5 MBPS or higher Internet (hardwired / not WIFI). If you don’t have 5 MBPS then you must agree to if selected.
  2. Private and quiet dedicated home office area
  3. Modern computer and operating system
  4. Back-ups in case of power or Telco interruptions
  5. Good headset and webcam (Preferably noise-canceling headset)

 

Work Schedule & Environment

  • Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST
  • 30-minute lunch break between 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM
  • Remote work environment with structured accounting processes

Compensation

  • Starting at $5/hour depending on experience.
  • All raises and bonuses are at the discretion of the client.

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5 Star VAs is a Philippine-based outsourcing company. We specialize in matchmaking our clients needs with that of our Professional Filipino Virtual Assistants and Virtual employees. We listen to each client, assess their business’ needs, and choose the right VA to fulfill or exceed the client’s requirements.