Senior Accountant (6-month Contract)

 About Penbrothers 

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

 

About the Client

Our client is the premier, full-service residential replacement division of a legendary, pioneering parent company with over a century of industry leadership. Renowned for redefining the home improvement experience, they deliver custom-engineered, energy-efficient window and door solutions directly to homeowners across North America.

What truly sets them apart is their single-source accountability. Unlike competitors who outsource work to third-party contractors, our client owns the entire lifecycle of the customer journey—from the initial design consultation and custom manufacturing to professional installation and robust post-project warranty support

 

About the Role

The Senior Accountant owns the balance sheet accounts assigned to the role. The role prepares the entries that affect those accounts, keeps them reconciled throughout the month rather than only at close, and delivers reconciliations ready for approval by the dates set in the close calendar. Over time, the role progresses toward ownership of additional functional areas of the close, consistent with the Senior Accountant development plan.

 

What you’ll do

Account Ownership

• Own the Cash & Treasury and Fixed Assets, Leases & Prepaids functional areas across all three entities (CLT, CHH, LWS), including the reconciliation of each assigned balance sheet account, with a named approver for each.

• Reconcile bank accounts, including Bill.com and Ramp clearing accounts, weekly to date and complete final monthly bank reconciliations in Business Central; verify and post bank expense activity.

• Maintain prepaid, fixed asset, lease (right-of-use asset and lease liability), goodwill, and security deposit schedules; post fixed asset additions as incurred and record depreciation in the Business Central fixed asset module.

• Assigned accounts include:

• Prepaids: prepaid insurance, permit HOA fees, and other non-standard prepaid expenses (marketing and payroll prepaids are owned by those functional areas).

• Fixed Assets: cost and accumulated depreciation for all fixed asset classes, including vehicles, equipment, furniture and fixtures, displays, 

• Other Assets: security deposits, and goodwill and related accumulated amortization.

• Leases: leasehold improvements, right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.

• Prepare recurring close entries for assigned areas, including standard prepaid amortization, fuel charges, and goodwill and mortgage entries, using recurring journals where possible.

Close

• Complete assigned close tasks by the dates set in the close calendar, with Tier 1 (high-risk) reconciliations, including all cash accounts, completed by the Tier 1 milestone and remaining reconciliations by the Tier 2 and quarterly milestones.

• Prepare supporting schedules for the financial statements and flux explanations for assigned accounts.

• Prepare supporting schedules for the annual review for assigned accounts.

Process Improvement

• Maintain written procedures for every assigned task.

• Identify and implement automation within Business Central, Power Automate, and related tools.

Cross-Training

• Designated backup to the A/P Specialist for Cards & Spend Programs (Ramp, American Express, Lowe’s, and Bank of America cards).

Scope of Authority

The following are within the role’s authority to manage:

• Preparation and posting of journal entries for assigned accounts within established thresholds.

• Reconciliation method and supporting documentation for assigned accounts.

• Requests for support and corrections from transaction owners in other roles.

The following are escalated to the Accounting Manager:

• Unreconciled differences above established thresholds or older than one period.

• Non-routine transactions and accounting treatment questions

 

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• 8+ years of general ledger and reconciliation experience.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a must

• Experience in Lease, Fixed Assets, Treasury is an advantage, but not required

• CPA is an advantage, but not required

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Clear written and verbal communication, including with non-accountants.

Success Measures

• Assigned reconciliations completed and submitted for approval by the close calendar date.

• Bank reconciliations current to the prior week throughout the month.

• Fixed asset, lease, goodwill, and prepaid schedules agree to the general ledger every month.

• No reconciling item aged beyond one period without documented resolution.

 

Our Hiring Process & AI Disclaimer: We use AI tools to streamline our application process—including an initial conversation with an AI Interviewer. All hiring decisions are made entirely by humans: our Talent Acquisition team guides your full candidate journey and makes all evaluation decisions.

You are welcome to use AI for CV refinement and research, but real-time AI assistance during interviews or skill assessments is strictly prohibited to ensure an authentic evaluation. 

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What You’ll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you’ll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies. 

·   Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience. 

·   Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people’s career and welfare.

·   Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home. 

·   Powering global startups: We’ve created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.