Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Remote – Philippines

Employment Type: Full time

We are seeking a detail oriented, proactive Staff Accountant with a strong accounts payable focus to keep vendor payments accurate, timely, and secure. You’ll own the full AP cycle, from invoice intake and vendor onboarding to reconciliations and year end 1099s. You’ll also protect the company against payment fraud and work closely with internal business partners to keep approvals moving. This role works daily with our U.S. based accounting team and has a direct impact on vendor relationships, cash accuracy, and audit readiness.

Benefits and Compensation

• Permanent Work from Home
• Paid Time Off
• Monthly Performance Bonus
• Annual Bonus
• Health Allowance
• Internet Allowance

What you’ll do

• Invoice Processing & Inbox Management: Monitor the accounting inbox every day for vendor invoices, statements, and inquiries, and respond promptly and professionally. Process invoices in SAP Concur, confirm that every forwarded invoice arrives in Concur, and check vendor, amount, and payment terms for accuracy.
• Approval Flow & Payment Timeliness: Track invoices through Concur’s automated approval flow and follow up with internal business partners so invoices are approved and paid on time.
• Systems & Integrations: Monitor the NetSuite and Concur integrations (Wipfli InvoiceConnect and Wipfli ExpenseConnect), and troubleshoot and resolve sync errors.
• Vendor Onboarding & Fraud Prevention: Onboard new vendors, making sure vendor forms and W9s are complete. Confirm banking details and any address or banking changes through recorded video calls. Review new vendor documents such as invoices, contracts, and quotes for existing liabilities and flag them to the Accounting Manager. Stay alert to phishing attempts.
• Purchasing & Audit Support: Help with purchase request and purchase order processing. Gather supporting documents for the annual audit and quarterly reviews.
• Reconciliations & Reporting: Perform monthly account reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and prepare annual 1099s. Raise any issues with the accounting team early.

What you’ll bring

• Proven staff accountant experience with a strong accounts payable background
• Hands on NetSuite experience (required)
• Experience with SAP Concur, or the ability to learn it quickly
• Working knowledge of vendor onboarding, 1099 preparation, account reconciliations, and journal entries
• Experience in the life sciences industry is a plus
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail, with a healthy awareness of payment fraud and phishing risks
• Clear, articulate written and verbal English communication
• A responsive, proactive mindset with a habit of following through
• Availability during U.S. core business hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PT
• A reliable internet connection and a dedicated home workspace

How you work

• Problem solving: You get to the root of issues and find practical fixes.
• Teamwork: You work well with others and help wherever the team needs it.
• Sound judgment: You know when to act on your own and when to escalate.
• Planning & organizing: You plan ahead, stay organized, and keep track of the details.
• Professionalism: You represent the team well in every interaction.
• Quality focus: You take pride in accurate work.
• Dependability: You show up, follow through, and others can count on you.
• Ethics: You act with integrity, especially when handling sensitive financial and banking information.