Accounting Specialist

Welcome to Pioneer Square Brands , a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the consumer goods industry. Committed to delivering high-quality products, we take pride in our dedication to excellence, creativity, and customer satisfaction. With a diverse portfolio featuring renowned brands (Brenthaven, Gumdrop, and VAULT), our mobile technology accessories ensure our customers achieve successful technology deployments. Our team comprises passionate individuals united by a shared vision to shape the future of our industry. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding position in a fast-paced environment where your ideas are highly valued, join us at Pioneer Square Brands and become an integral part of our exciting journey. Our Core Purpose: We ensure technology works so that people can focus on what matters Our Core Values: Genuine and Respectful Pride in Everything We Do Excellence through Innovation Obsessed with Customer Success Pioneer Square Brands has a global footprint with office locations in High Point, North Carolina, and Manila, Philippines. We are actively looking for highly motivated professionals with a positive attitude who desire to be part of our growing team. Accounting Specialist Location: Silver City, Pasig (Hybrid) About the Role: The Accounting Specialist plays a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations across Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger (GL), month-end close activities, and audit support. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners, including vendors and North America–based clients. Working onsite in Silver City, Pasig City and on night shift, the Accounting Specialist supports day-to-day accounting operations and contributes to process improvements that strengthen overall financial accuracy and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable (AP) Ensure expenses are coded to the correct GL account and budget Communicate with vendors regarding payments and payable inquiries Reconcile vendor statements to ensure completeness and accuracy of records Coordinate with the Director of Finance to ensure accruals are complete for month-end close Send out Credit Card Expense Reports; review GL coding, budget, and department accuracy; reconcile monthly Review expenses against budget and flag anything that looks off General Ledger/ Month-End Close/ Audit Readiness Prepare month end reconciliations and journal entries Identify appropriate accounts for transactions Investigate and correct variances to ensure accurate reporting Gather backup and support for external audits Demonstrate strong familiarity with the chart of accounts and explain appropriate GL usage Prepare ad-hoc financial reports related to GL postings Work with external auditors by gathering required documents Qualifications: Bachelor’s/College Degree in Finance, Accountancy, or related field 3–5 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable and General Ledger Strong accounting foundation, analytical skills, and reliability Proficient in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros) and knowledgeable in MS Office, MS Access, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint Willingness to work on a hybrid set-up and on a night shift schedule in Silver City, Pasig City Competencies: Attention to Detail & Accuracy – Ensures quality and precision in all financial entries and reconciliations. Enjoys digging into details Confidentiality & Integrity – Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive financial and organizational data Communication Skills – Communicates effectively with vendors, internal team, and stakeholders, including North America–based partners. Speaks up with something looks off. Organization & Prioritization – Manages multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently. Keeps organized notes and follows a consistent process. Teamwork & Collaboration – Works well with individuals and groups at all organizational levels; able to work independently as needed Adaptability – Adjusts to shifting business needs and changing priorities Stress & Time Management – Performs effectively under pressure and meets deadlines Work Ethic – Demonstrates punctuality, neatness, and strong attendance habits. Takes ownership of their work and follows through Success Factors: Accurate and complete financial entries with minimal rework Timely and clear communication with vendors and internal partners AP processing completed on schedule with clean coding and documented support Month end tasks delivered on time with reconciliations that are audit ready Well organized documentation that supports audit and compliance requirements Ability to spot coding or spending variances vs budget and prior year and raise issues early