General Accountant - CPA REQUIRED

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: TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

: WAGE / SALARY

PHP 90,000 to PHP110,000

: HOURS PER WEEK

40

: DATE UPDATED

Jun 15, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Location: Philippines
Reports to: Head of Accounting
Employment Type: Full-Time Independent Contractor, Remote

At Firm Five, we modernize bookkeeping and fractional controllership. We serve a client base of
emerging brands with $2M–$50M annual revenue in Canada and the US, helping them not only
maintain their financial reporting but also optimize and automate their financial processes. Our
clients rely on us for all things accounting and administration (we don't do tax work), and we take
pride in delivering clarity, efficiency, and financial insight.

POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Accountant that will handle the full
accounting cycle for US and Canadian clients. Your primary responsibility is to complete all the
accounting in QBO or Xero for clients in various industries on a monthly basis.

COMPENSATION RANGE:
PHP 90,000–110,000 per month, based on experience and skill level
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Chart of accounts setup
-Bank reconciliations
-Bank categorizations
-Receipt management
-Profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow statement preparation
-Accounting for sales tax (No actual tax filings)
-Accrual accounting and balance sheet adjustments
-Excellent client communication via slack and email (in English)
-Adjusting entries and COGS
-Opening balances and catchup bookkeeping

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting
-CPA designation in the Philippines
-3-5 years experience managing full cycle accounting for a book of clients, ideally in an accounting or bookkeeping firm
-E-Commerce or inventory experience preferred but not required

CHARACTERISTICS TO SUCCEED:
-Passionate about numbers, accounting, and client management
-Excellent communication skills with a passion for simplifying financial data
-Proven project management skills with an ability to withhold deadlines successfully
-Dependable collaborator with a strong team-oriented approach
-Thrives in a high-pressure environment while navigating many competing priorities
-Reliable internet and work from home equipment (laptop, keyboard, mouse)
-Backup power supply

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US:
-Competitive Salary & Benefits
-Early employee incentive plan linked to growth of the company
-Fully Remote with Flexible Hours (9AM to 1PM EST + 4 flexi hours)
-Paid Holidays & Vacation
-Paid Sick/Personal Days
-Growth Opportunities
-Bi-Weekly pay direct to your bank account via Wise
-No screen tracking tools

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION:
At Firm Five, we are committed to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and respect. We value
diversity in all its forms and believe that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and
given equal opportunities to thrive. We strive to create an environment where all people feel
welcome, supported, and empowered. We are dedicated to continuous learning, reflection, and
improvement in our practices and policies.

SKILL REQUIREMENT

Xero Quickbooks E-Commerce

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General Accountant - CPA REQUIRED

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TYPE OF WORK

WAGE / SALARY

HOURS PER WEEK

DATE UPDATED

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