Accountant (Permanent work from home)

About this role

HI THERE! THANKS FOR STOPPING BY 👋 Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place! We have bike enthusiasts, foodies, video game heroes, dog and cat lovers, movie buffs, musicians, and every variety of people. Lightspeed was founded on the principles of diversity and inclusion and our daily practices and interactions reflect this commitment everyday.

Wherever you look, you will find a friend in Lightspeed. We’re looking for a motivated Accountant (Permanent work from home) to join our team in Manila and support a range of accounting activities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Reporting to the NOAM Team Lead, you’ll bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach while developing your accounting expertise and collaborating with the wider Finance team at a growing technology company.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: - Perform monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies across assigned accounts. - Process billing and payment uploads and prepare month-end accruals for reseller commissions. - Prepare monthly payroll balance sheet reconciliations across salaries, payroll taxes, benefits, and other payroll-related accounts. - Reconcile payroll actuals, accruals, and payments across Canadian subsidiaries.

- Record payroll-related accruals and reclassifications, including RRSP, retention bonuses, restructuring, and source deductions. - Review goods received not invoiced (GRNI) and open purchase orders to support expense accruals. - Prepare month-over-month and budget variance analysis across payroll, benefits, operating expenses, marketing, legal, and other expense categories. - Prepare subsidiary reporting packages with clear variance commentary.

- Collaborate with non-finance stakeholders and FP&A to investigate and resolve variances, accrual discrepancies, and reconciliation issues. WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following: - Previous experience in a similar accounting role. - CPA qualification. - Advanced Excel skills. - Excellent time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.