About the role
The Guiding Star Solutions LLC is a professional services company providing essential administrative and financial support such as bookkeeping and accounting services by empowering our clients with accurate financial insights through clarity and efficiency.
Responsibilities
As a Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist, you are expected to: - Provide accounting and clerical support including updating trackers and monitoring sheets - Record daily transactions, including invoices, payments, and bank statements - Manage accounts receivables, including partner maintenance, billing, and credit processing - Process accounts payables, including payment processing, authorization, and release - Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate data entries - Prepare financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, and other related reports, as needed by the client - Maintain organized records, update files in storage, and comply with accounting principles - Perform email and chat management and handle client inquiries - Able to work Mondays through Fridays, following US Eastern Time
Qualifications
- A graduate of accounting or business-related courses is preferred, but other courses are welcome to apply! - At least 1-3 bookkeeping and/or accounting experience is preferred, but career shifters are also welcome to apply! - Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices - Familiarity with accounting software is a plus (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, etc.) - Strong organizational and time management ability with a high attention to detail - Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills - Excellent stakeholder management skills, preferably with North American client experience - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Has a work-from-home set-up (personal device, stable internet connection, noise-canceling headset preferred)
Minimum technical requirements
Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5 (10th gen or newer) or AMD Ryzen 5 (3000 series or newer) RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended) Storage: 256 GB SSD (minimum) Operating System: Windows 10/11 (Pro or Home) or macOS Webcam & Microphone: 720p HD webcam and external microphone or headset with noise cancellation for clear communication
Benefits
- Competitive salary: PHP 25,000 to 35,000 - Internet allowance - Paid Time Off - Health insurance coverage or reimbursement - Yearly bonus - Performance-based salary increase *Monthly company-sponsored engagement activities
