Senior Accountant CPA Levels 1-3
About the Role
Recruitment Process
Initial Interview (30–45 min)
Pre-Requisite
Behavioral Interview (60–90 min)
Technical Interview (60–90 min)
Pre-Engagement
Company Overview
We believe in
- Teamwork & Camaraderie
- Hiring & Developing the Best
- Agility & Lean Thinking
- Customer Obsession
- Curiosity & Systemization
- Ownership & Accountability
We are a why organization, not a what organization. It is not what we do, but why we do it that drives us every day. Our vision is to become an international market leader in business transformations. Visit our website and connect with us on LinkedIn to learn more.
Why Join Us?
Working for VargasAndrews means joining a global workforce of passionate, motivated A-players. We believe in hiring driven individuals and supporting them with direction and resources. We work smart, not just hard.
- Work with a Global Team of A-Players
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- A Dynamic, Digital-First Workplace
- U.S.-Facing Roles with Real Impact and Growth
Scope of Services
Engagement & Client Management
- Lead and act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests promptly and effectively.
- Facilitate meetings, presentations, and discussions to deepen client understanding and satisfaction.
- Monitor client satisfaction and feedback, taking proactive measures to address issues and enhance the overall client experience.
- Create detailed client project plans, timelines, and schedules to ensure timely completion of all deliverables.
- Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Conduct regular project meetings to review status, discuss challenges, and make necessary adjustments.
Accounts Receivable
- Reconciliation of customer invoices with the accounting system and bank payments/deposits received.
- Preparation and submission of monthly invoices to clients no later than the agreed deadline (as applicable).
- Ensure customer payments are recorded at most 1 day from receipt of payment.
- Consistent monitoring and follow-through of customer payments, especially invoices more than 30 days past due.
- Ensure that AR Aging reports are delivered to clients on a weekly basis and that escalation SOPs are followed as required.
Bank Reconciliation
- Daily checking of the bank statement and daily recording of bank transactions in the client's accounting system.
- Reconcile bank statement to book statement at most 2 days from the previous month-end.
Accounts Payable
- Ensure all payments are properly approved and substantiated with supporting documents.
- Ensure all Purchase Orders are duly approved by the Board.
- Send AP Aging Report with notes for important payables.
- Weekly monitoring of AP Aging and prompt reporting of any inconsistencies or new transactions to the Fractional Controller.
Payments to Employees & Contractors
- Prepare the manual Pay Report on salaries and fees paid to employees and contractors within at most 2 days from the end of the payment cut-off period.
- Record detailed payroll expenses no later than 2 days after the end of the payment period, with journal entries referencing the Pay Report.
- Record payments to employees and contractors no later than 2 days from the payment period.
General Accounts
- Accrue revenues and expenses for the month as needed.
- Reverse accrued revenues and expenses for the month as needed.
- Record prepayments and adjust as needed.
- Review, record, and adjust other accounts as needed.
Financial Statement Closing Process
- Prepare financial statements, financial statement consolidation, and variance and trend analysis reports in coordination with the Fractional Controller.
- Ensure the completeness of accruals at most 3 days following the month to be closed.
- Aid in the preparation of data to compute and present monthly budgets and forecasts required by the Client.
- Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts on or before the 2nd Monday of the following month.
Policies & Procedures
- Design and implement processes and procedures to improve the accounting processes of the Client and its related entities.
Other Required Tasks
- Other related tasks that may be assigned by the SLT, Chief Financial Officer, and/or Fractional Controller, as communicated to the Contractor.
Essential Functions
Senior accounting work
Client engagement and team leadership
Review, quality control, and mentoring
Process improvement and innovation
What We're Looking For
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Required.
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is an advantage.
- Experience: 5 to 7 years as a Senior Accountant or in a similar leadership role, preferably in an outsourced or international setup
- Solid knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, tax laws, and reporting standards
- Excellent English communication skills - verbal and written - with the ability to confidently manage client relationships and explain complex concepts clearly
- Exceptional leadership skills: able to inspire and guide teams while maintaining accountability and high standards
- A sharp eye for detail and a structured, meticulous approach to problem-solving and reviewing work
- Proven ability to manage tight deadlines, multiple priorities, and team workloads in a high-pressure environment
- Experience in cost accounting is a plus
- Experience using AI-driven tools or systems is highly desirable
- Must be amenable to working on a U.S. Pacific Time schedule, with the possibility of a full night shift (see Working Schedule section)
Tools & Systems
- Required: QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel (advanced proficiency)
- Preferred: Xero, Bill.com or similar AP platforms
- Advantage: ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage, or similar), AI and automation tools
Additional Role Requirements
Client Engagement
- This role works directly with U.S.-based clients. It requires strong communication skills, professionalism, clarity, and the ability to build trusted, long-term relationships across borders.
•
Innovation & AI
Leadership Skills
- Outstanding leadership skills are essential. We are looking for proactive professionals who can inspire teams, maintain rigorous attention to detail, and ensure client satisfaction through exemplary management and communication.
Service Fee & Benefits
$1,700 – $2,200 / month All-
In | Independent Contractor | Level-Banded The final offer is determined at the conclusion of the full interview process, based on qualifications and demonstrated experience:
- $1,700/month - Senior Accountant Level 1
- $1,700 - $1,900/month - Senior Accountant Level 2
- $1,900 - $2,200/month - Senior Accountant Level 3
Benefits Package
Service-Break Credits (SBC) — Up to 120 Hours/
U.S. Observance Day Credits — 13 Days/
Monthly Health Allowance — Starting Month
Dependent Health
e Philippines
Important: U.S. Client Alignment
Skills
Who can apply
The employer didn't state any visa, work authorization, citizenship or clearance requirements in this posting. Confirm with the employer before applying.
Read automatically from the employer's posting text. Always confirm with the employer — requirements can change after a job is published.