Accounts Receivable & General Accounting Specialist at Penbrothers

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 U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in high-performance composite materials. With over 30 years of industry experience, they serve a wide range of sectors including aerospace, marine, industrial, and automotive by providing custom fiberglass and advanced materials solutions. Known for their commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service, the company continues to lead in material technologies while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and operational excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable & General Accounting Specialist to manage daily accounting operations. You’ll handle accounts receivable, general ledger entries, reconciliations, and support month- and year-end closing activities. This role also assists the Controller in financial reporting and inventory-related accounting.

Work hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST, subject to flexibility

Work set-up: Remote

What you’ll do

• This role will focus on Accounts Receivable functions (60%), Month-End closing (40%), reconciliations, and audits.

• The position involves billing, cash receipts, credit memos, and various AR-related functions, including reporting and inventory oversight.

• Maintain and update accounting records and files

• Post transactions and categorize records accurately in the general ledger

• Reconcile bank and credit card statements

• Support monthly and annual closing processes

• Prepare documentation for audits

• Manage customer billings including consignment, direct billing, warehouse shipments, and credit memos

• Process incoming payments, notify customers of payment issues, and manage delinquent accounts

What You Bring

• Degree in Accounting required; Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounting

• Prior experience in accounting, preferably with exposure to AR, month-end close, and audit preparation

• Understanding in inventory components is necessary

• Strong Excel skills required (pivot tables, vlookup, manipulating reports)

• EPICOR experience or at least willingness to be trained, as long as you are proficient with similar accounting tools

• Familiarity with journal entries, reconciliations, and AR tracking reports

• Experience with NetSuite and Salesforce is a plus

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus

• Proficient in MS Office, especially Microsoft Excel

• Experience with EPICOR or similar ERP systems

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment

• CPA is a plus, not required

Hiring Process

We utilize AI tools to enhance our hiring efficiency and ensure a fair evaluation of all candidates. As a result, candidates who passed our initial evaluations should expect an AI Interviewer as a component of our recruitment process. This is supervised by Human Talent Acquisition Experts who will also engage with you throughout your application journey.

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.