We’re growing, and our books need to keep up. We are looking for a sharp, tech-savvy Staff Accountant to help us streamline our internal operations and maintain financial excellence.

Accounting Bank Reconciliation Data Management Email Management Financial Reports QuickBooks @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, assisting with month-end close processes, and ensuring reconciliations and reporting are completed with a high level of accuracy. This role reports directly to the Controller and plays a key part in supporting financial operations, including transitioning accounting processes from a third-party CPA into internal systems.

This position requires strong systems proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple platforms while supporting both routine accounting functions and evolving operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and supporting the month-end close process
  • Perform bank and account reconciliations with a focus on accuracy and issue resolution
  • Support accounts payable (AP) workflows and day-to-day internal accounting operations
  • Assist in transitioning accounting processes and documentation from a third-party CPA to internal systems
  • Maintain accurate financial records across multiple systems and platforms
  • Utilize Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools to track, analyze, and validate financial data
  • Support financial reporting accuracy and compliance with internal accounting standards
  • Collaborate with the Controller and accounting team to resolve discrepancies and improve processes
  • Provide support for general accounting tasks as needed, including data entry and system updates
  • Spend 0–25% of shift on phone-based or communication-based coordination tasks when required

Qualifications & Skills

Important Skills:

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, including reconciliations and month-end close processes
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)
  • Experience with QuickBooks and multi-system accounting environments
  • Ability to work across multiple platforms and adapt to new systems quickly
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
  • Ability to follow structured accounting processes and support transitions from external CPA firms
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ideal Personality & Mindset:

  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Reliable and consistent in meeting deadlines
  • Proactive in identifying and resolving discrepancies
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving accounting environment
  • Collaborative and responsive when working with leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Adaptable and open to process improvement and system changes

Tools & Technologies

  • Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)
  • QuickBooks
  • Frontsteps / Caliber
  • RingCentral
  • Adobe Acrobat

 

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

  • 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST (days to be confirmed)

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.