US Senior Accountant (For Pooling)

As a US Senior Accountant at Backroom Offshoring Inc., your responsibilities involve preparing and reviewing financial reports, ensuring tax compliance, managing payroll processes, supervising junior accountants, and maintaining strong client relationships. You will play a crucial role in providing advanced accounting support to U.S. firms.

To qualify for the US Senior Accountant position at Backroom Offshoring Inc., candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least five years of relevant experience, particularly with U.S. clients. A CPA certification or progress towards one is preferred, along with advanced proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks and payroll systems.

As a US Senior Accountant at Backroom Offshoring Inc., familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Xero, along with payroll systems like Gusto or ADP, is essential. Knowledge of workflow tools like Dext, Hubdoc, or Bill.com is also preferred but not required.

Backroom Offshoring Inc. supports the professional growth of its US Senior Accountants through continuous mentorship, leadership opportunities, and a positive work environment. By providing advanced accounting tasks that challenge and engage professionals, the company fosters a culture of learning and development.

A US Senior Accountant at Backroom Offshoring Inc. can expect a collaborative and conducive work environment prioritized for work-life balance, equipped with top-notch facilities at One West Aeropark in Clark Pampanga. The culture promotes professional development, flexibility, and support while dealing with complex client needs.

In responding to this question, highlight your relevant experiences in applying U.S. GAAP to prepare financial statements, conduct audits, or manage accounts. Provide specific examples where you've ensured compliance with these standards.

Outline your method for managing tax compliance, such as staying updated with federal and state tax regulations, using appropriate software, and ensuring timely filing of tax returns. Share instances where you successfully managed tax compliance issues.

Discuss your familiarity with payroll systems like Gusto or ADP, detailing the processes you follow for accurate payroll calculations, tax withholdings, and compliance with payroll laws. Provide an example of a challenge you faced in payroll processing and how you resolved it.

Talk about your organizational skills, such as using tools to track deadlines, prioritizing based on urgency, and effective communication with clients. Illustrate your approach with an example of when you successfully managed multiple client accounts.

Provide a detailed description of a financial analysis task you performed, including the purpose, the data analyzed, how you derived insights, and how those insights impacted your client’s decisions.

Discuss your approach to mentoring, like setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging continuous learning. Share a success story of how mentoring a junior accountant led to their professional growth.

Outline your method for investigating discrepancies, including checking calculations, reviewing source documents, and collaborating with team members. Emphasize your commitment to accuracy and quality.

Refer to the specific financial reporting tools you’ve used, such as QuickBooks or Excel, and describe how you utilized them to produce financial statements, dashboards, or other reporting formats.

Explain how you actively engage with clients, provide timely updates, and address their concerns to foster trust. Include an example demonstrating your success in building a lasting client relationship.

Share your experience in identifying inefficiencies and implementing automation or process improvements. Describe the changes you made and the positive impact they had on team productivity and client satisfaction.