Thumbtack
Senior Accounting Associate
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
Philippines only
Employer listed it 3 days ago · Added 2 days ago
First listed 3 days ago and still open.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Philippines only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Finance
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $145k–$220k a year, a typical range taken from 202 senior-level finance roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in Philippines. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote, Philippines, Remote"
- Job description states: "based in the Philippines to work remotely o"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
Thumbtack helps millions of people confidently care for their homes.
Thumbtack is the one app you need to take care of and improve your home — from personalized guidance to AI tools and a best-in-class hiring experience. Every day in every county of the U.S., people turn to Thumbtack to complete urgent repairs, seasonal maintenance and bigger improvements. We help homeowners know which projects to do, when to do them and who to hire from our growing community of 300,000 local service businesses. If making an impact inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together.
About the Accounting Team
The Accounting Team is involved in all aspects of the business ensuring we properly capture, account for, and record all the activities that occur as they occur. We keep the books and records for the Company, help to ensure Thumbtack has appropriate policies and procedures in place, and provide the business with the information in order to make critical decisions in support of Thumbtack’s success.
About the role
We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Accounting Associate to join our Accounting team. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated professional based in the Philippines to work remotely on a Pacific Time (PT) schedule. You'll be the primary point person for all accounts payable and employee reimbursement activities for Thumbtack globally, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. This role is crucial to our financial operations and requires someone with a strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Thumbtack is growing quickly, and so is our finance function. Our systems and processes will change — you should expect this role's scope to evolve, and be genuinely excited to learn new tools, take on adjacent areas, and help implement new systems as we scale.
What you’ll do
Perform the full cycle of accounts payable, including receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices for Thumbtack’s US, Canada, and Philippines entities
Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments, adhering to company policies and deadlines.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary approvals and documentation for invoice processing.
Own the employee expense report processing tool and process expense reports reviews, approvals, accruals and reconciliations
Aid in prepaid preparation and run monthly prepaid amortization in preparation for month end close
Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, specifically related to bank matching, accounts payable accruals, and reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP.
Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in any of the areas in your work.
Support audit requests by providing relevant documentation and explanations.
Assist with and/or complete ad hoc projects as requested. Research and document issues, special projects, AP automation, etc.
Partner on finance systems changes - evaluating, testing, and implementing new tools or new functionality within existing ones (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa, Navan) — and take on new areas of ownership as the team's scope grows.
In order to be successful, you must bring
At least 5 years of solid experience as an Accountant, with focus on Accounts Payable.
Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
Strong understanding of and experience applying US GAAP principles and financial reporting.
Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Requirements
- ·Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
- ·Critical thinking and the confidence to challenge the status quo
- ·Adaptability and learning agility - comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities, quick to pick up new systems, and eager to take on new areas of ownership as the business grows
- ·Must be able to work during Pacific Time (PT) hours (9 AM - 6 PM PT).
- ·A CPA license is preferred but not required
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Thumbtack, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 3d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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