[Hiring] US General Accountant @Penbrothers

Role Description

The US General Accountant (AP/AR/GL/Inventory) is an experienced, highly autonomous professional responsible for managing the day-to-day transactional accounting needs of a lean finance department. Reporting directly to the Executive VP for Finance, you will serve as a primary accounting resource.

This role is designed around a phased implementation. Initially, your focus will center heavily on mastering and maintaining Accounts Payable (AP) and supporting month-end close processes. Over time, the responsibilities will naturally expand to include Accounts Receivable (AR), cash applications, collections, and coordination-based inventory workflows.

Work Schedule: US EST hours
Work Setup: Remote

What You'll Do

• Accounts Payable & Month-End Support
  • AP Inbox Management: Take full ownership of the accounts payable inbox, keeping all incoming bills organized and ensuring consistent, timely data entry.
  • Transaction Management: Execute general ledger (GL) transactions, handle GL coding, process accruals, and maintain accurate accounting records in QuickBooks.
  • Reconciliations: Reconcile bank and expense transactions routinely, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies.
  • Month-End Close: Perform routine calculations and journal entries for rebates, commissions, freight, and payroll under the guidance of the EVP of Finance.
  • System Navigation: Securely access e-commerce and retail customer portals (e.g., Amazon, major retailers) to independently download transaction details, statements, and remittance information.
• Accounts Receivable & Functional Operations
  • Accounts Receivable: Oversee customer billing, collections, and cash applications.
  • Inventory Coordination: Assist with inventory cycle counts, SKU/BOM setups, and process routine system adjustments. (Note: Inventory tasks are coordination-based rather than deeply technical and training will be provided).
  • Stakeholder Communication: Manage routine business inquiries from vendors regarding payments and customers regarding deposits with basic professional polish and clarity.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience preparing, reviewing, and analyzing accounting transactions.
• Deep proficiency in QuickBooks (or similar accounting software) and comfortable with general data navigation across diverse portals.
• A solid understanding of accounting basics and financial statements.
• Experience working under US GAAP or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are good to have.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred but not mandatory.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage a workload independently, problem-solve proactively, and implement process improvements in a lean environment.
• The ability to balance strong self-motivation and creative problem-solving with the collaborative discipline to "raise your hand" and ask questions before an issue escalates.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently interact with internal leadership (EVP of Finance) and external third parties (vendors, auditors, and professional service firms).

Benefits

• 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.