US Staff Accountant (WFH)

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 a leading CPA firm based in San Francisco, California specializing in accounting, finance, HR, and tax consulting services tailored for seed and venture capital-funded startups. Serving over 500 startups across various industries—including information technology, media, retail, utilities, healthcare, manufacturing, and industrial sectors, the client has been instrumental in helping clients collectively raise over $10 billion in venture capital funding.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant to support the accounting operations of our U.S.-based startup clients. In this remote role, you will be responsible for preparing financial reports, maintaining accurate general ledgers, managing daily accounting tasks, and assisting in month-end closings. Your role will be crucial in helping ensure financial accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. accounting standards (GAAP).

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, At least 8 working hours between 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM US Central Time (8:00 PM to 7:00 AM PHT)

Work Set up: Fully Remote

What you’ll do

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow)

• Perform journal entries, reconciliations, and ensure accuracy in general ledger accounts

• Process and review accounts payable and receivable transactions

• Generate accurate financial reports and analyses for review by clients and senior staff

• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance reports

• Maintain up-to-date records and ensure documentation supports reported balances

Client Support & Ad Hoc Projects

• Collaborate with Controllers on income/expense projections

• Complete reviews of your work and support quality checks for team members

• Address client queries and deliver timely updates as needed

Compliance & Documentation

• Support compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local accounting regulations

• Help ensure that bookkeeping and tax-related documentation are audit-ready

Administrative & Internal Coordination

• Track time accurately across multiple client accounts

• Participate in internal training and team meetings

• Perform other business-related tasks as assigned by management

Requirements

What You Bring

• Willingness to work core hours with a 4-hour overlap with Central Standard Time in the U.S.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

• 3+ years of corporate accounting experience.

• Experience working remotely for a U.S.-based accounting firm.

• Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, and cost control principles.

• Strong experience in bank reconciliation is a non-negotiable requirement for the role.

• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, U.S. GAAP, laws, standards, and state/national regulations.

• Solid experience with QuickBooks Online (certification a plus).

• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet software (MS Excel and Google Sheets).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to follow through and execute a high volume of nuanced tasks.

• Ability to work with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced setting with a wide variety of tasks.

• A passion for rapidly changing technology and software solutions that maximize efficiency and deliver firm-wide value.

Preferred qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant

• Experience in startups, SaaS, or fast-paced client environments

• Familiarity with tools such as Expensify, Bill.com, Gusto, Stripe, etc.

• Experience with platforms like Airtable, Loom, Salesforce, Box, and others

• Strong bank reconciliation experience

Don't meet every single requirement? At Penbrothers we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but you don't feel 100% aligned with the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles.

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.