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 th