GL Accountant

🇵🇭Remote - Manila, Philippines₱240K–₱360K/yri1d 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 driving process improvements across the accounting department.

Key Responsibilities: Primary duties include GL maintenance, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, cash account reconciliation, balance sheet analysis, variance reporting, and support for year-end audits and tax compliance. Additional responsibilities include payroll posting, prepayment/accrual management, and ad-hoc financial analysis for internal stakeholders.

Skills & Tools: Required skills include proficiency in general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliation, month-end close procedures, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Must demonstrate adaptability in fast-paced environments, ability to work across multiple time zones, and attention to detail with process improvement mindset.

Qualifications: Typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 2-4 years of general ledger or accounting experience. Knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and familiarity with accounting software systems preferred.

Location: Remote - Manila, Philippines

Compensation: ₱240K–₱360K/yr (estimated)

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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