GL Accountant

🇵🇭Remote - Manila, Philippines2w ago

Corporate Finance Accounting General Ledger Financial Reporting Month End Close Accounts Reconciliation

Role Snapshot

The GL Accountant will maintain general ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations for Turnitin's US and international entities while supporting month-end close processes and financial reporting. This role is integral to the International Accounting Team and involves exposure to most areas of company expenses.

Key Responsibilities: Maintenance of general ledgers, balance sheet reconciliations, monthly journal entry preparation, cash account reconciliation, and variance analysis reporting during month-end close. Additional responsibilities include supporting year-end audits, tax reporting coordination, payroll journal posting, and ad-hoc financial analysis.

Skills & Tools: Strong technical accounting knowledge including general ledger management, account reconciliation, and financial statement preparation. Ability to work in fast-paced environments, meet deadlines across multiple time zones, and drive process improvements while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in general ledger or month-end close functions. Experience with accounting software, reconciliations, and working with international entities preferred.

Location: Remote - Manila, Philippines

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation for this role is ₱480,000 – ₱720,000/year based on title, seniority, and location.

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Job Description

The General Ledger Accountant will play a vital role in Turnitin’s International Accounting Team with primary responsibilities including maintenance of General Ledgers, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations and supporting other functions within the accounting department as necessary. In addition, there will be integration work, which will include migrating/integrating monthly reporting and processes. The role will have exposure to most areas of the Company’s expenses in the month-end close process.

This position requires the ability to work, adapt and evolve in a fast-paced environment, working to meet month end deadlines, changing requirements, and with teams in multiple time zones. The General Ledger Accountant will be expected to contribute to driving continued process improvements to help strengthen internal controls and increase efficiencies while also reducing the close cycle requirements. The Turnitin Finance team has a wide range of responsibility including internal and external financial reporting, accounting, and internal controls. This position will report directly to the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities:

Maintenance of general ledger and associated accounting of Turnitin’s US & International Entities
Working with outsourced accounting providers for preparation of Statutory Accounts
Assisting in Turnitin's Year End Audits
Working with Turnitin's Tax Team to ensure deliverables of VAT and Corporate Tax Reporting
Preparation of monthly journal entries and reconciliations for all non-revenue related G/L accounts
Reconciliation of cash accounts during the month end close ensuring all cash activity is properly reflected in the General Ledger
Ensuring accuracy over Prepayments and Accruals at Month End
Posting of Payroll Journals
Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations and investigation of reconciling items
Preparation of detailed Variance Analysis reports for management review
Assist with support to internal customers including ad-hoc financial analysis, and special projects
Participation in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures
Assisting in Cash Management and Cash Forecasting