Serving US and Canadian businesses with $2M–$50M in annual revenue

Careers

Senior Accountant

At Firm Five, we modernize bookkeeping and fractional controllership. We serve a client base of emerging brands with $2M–$50M annual revenue in Canada and the US, helping them not only maintain their financial reporting but also optimize and automate their financial processes. Our clients rely on us for all things accounting and administration (we don’t do tax work), and we take pride in delivering clarity, efficiency, and financial insight.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Accountant that will handle the full accounting cycle for US and Canadian clients. Your primary responsibility is to complete all the accounting in QBO or Xero for clients in various industries on a monthly basis.

Compensation Range

PHP 90,000–110,000 per month, based on experience and skill level

Key Responsibilites

  • Chart of accounts setup
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Bank categorizations
  • Receipt management
  • Profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow statement preparation
  • Accounting for sales tax (No actual tax filings)
  • Accrual accounting and balance sheet adjustments
  • Excellent client communication via slack and email (in English)
  • Adjusting entries and COGS
  • Opening balances and catchup bookkeeping

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • CPA designation in the Philippines
  • 3-5 years experience managing full cycle accounting for a book of clients, ideally in an accounting or bookkeeping firm
  • E-Commerce or inventory experience preferred but not required

Characteristics to succeed

  • Passionate about numbers, accounting, and client management
  • Excellent communication skills with a passion for simplifying financial data
  • Proven project management skills with an ability to withhold deadlines successfully
  • Dependable collaborator with a strong team-oriented approach
  • Thrives in a high-pressure environment while navigating many competing priorities
  • Reliable internet and work from home equipment (laptop, keyboard, mouse)
  • Backup power supply

Why you will love working with us

  • Competitive Salary & Benefits
  • Early employee incentive plan linked to growth of the company
  • Fully Remote with Flexible Hours (9AM to 1PM EST + 4 flexi hours)
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Paid Sick/Personal Days
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Bi-Weekly pay direct to your bank account via Wise
  • No screen tracking tools

Our commitment to equity & inclusion

At Firm Five, we are committed to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and respect. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and given equal opportunities to thrive. We strive to create an environment where all people feel welcome, supported, and empowered. We are dedicated to continuous learning, reflection, and improvement in our practices and policies.

Perks & benefits

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Remote work with flexible hours
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Competitive compensation
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Paid holidays
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SOPs and training
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Supportive management

What our team says

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“Working here feels like a win-win. Great clients, great team, and the freedom to work from wherever I’m happiest.”
Kayley
CPA
Kayley CPA
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“Firm Five is the first place I’ve worked where I feel like I’m not just a number. I’m learning, growing, and still have time for my family.”
Paul Messina
Head of IT & Security
Paul Messina
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I love that my role lets me go beyond bookkeeping and really act as a financial partner for our clients. Helping founders see their numbers clearly and make smarter decisions is rewarding,  and I still get the flexibility and balance I want in my own life.
Lauren
CONTROLLER
Lauren Controller

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We’re always looking to meet great people!

If you feel you can add value to our organization, please email us! Bonus points if you send us a one minute video introducing yourself!