Intermediate Accountant

About the Role

As an Intermediate Accountant at VargasAndrews, you bring several years of experience and take on greater ownership of your work. You are no longer just executing tasks - you are thinking critically about the numbers, contributing to month-end close quality, and becoming a reliable point of contact for the clients and teams you support.

This role is ideal for accountants ready to take the next step: managing full-cycle accounting for assigned client accounts, ensuring quality, and growing toward a senior-level path. You will work closely with Senior Accountants and Fractional Controllers who will support your development.

Recruitment Process

We aim to complete the recruitment process within seven to ten calendar days. We look for professionals who demonstrate strong communication, confidence, AI-driven innovation, and leadership potential.

• Initial Interview (30-45 min) I A conversation to get to know you, your background, and your motivation for joining VargasAndrews.
• Behavioral Interview (60-90 min) I An in-depth discussion using real-life scenarios to assess communication, problem-solving, leadership, and your approach to innovation.
• Technical Interview (60 min) I A detailed evaluation of your technical skills and your ability to leverage modern tools and AI in your work.
• Pre-Engagement I Reference Check and IT Audit.

Company Overview

VargasAndrews is an international professional services firm specializing in business transformations and turnarounds. We exist to transform lives - and we live that mission every single day, not just on a poster.

We believe in:

• Teamwork & Camaraderie
• Hiring & Developing the Best
• Agility & Lean Thinking
• Customer Obsession
• Curiosity & Systemization
• Ownership & Accountability

We are a why organization, not a what organization. It is not what we do, but why we do it that drives us every day. Our vision is to become an international market leader in business transformations.

Visit our website and connect with us on LinkedIn to learn more.

Why Join Us?

Working for VargasAndrews means joining a global workforce of passionate, motivated A-players. We believe in hiring driven individuals and supporting them with direction and resources. We work smart, not just hard.

• Work with a Global Team of A-Players
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits
• A Dynamic, Digital-First Workplace
• U.S.-Facing Roles with Real Impact and Growth

Scope of Services

The following outlines the primary service areas and KPIs for the Intermediate Accountant I, as defined in our RCFO engagement framework:

Service / Area

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and submit monthly invoices to the Client's customers no later than the agreed deadline.
• Ensure that payments of the Client's customers are recorded at most 1 day from receipt of payment.
• Consistent monitoring and follow-through of payments, especially invoices more than 30 days past due.
• Ensure that reimbursable expenses are billed on time.

Accounts Payable

• Ensure all payments are properly approved and substantiated with supporting documents.
• Ensure all Purchase Orders are duly approved by the Client.
• Weekly monitoring of AP Aging and prompt reporting of any inconsistencies or new transactions to the Client's Financial Controller and/or other client representatives.

Bank Reconciliation

• Daily checking of the bank statement and daily recording of bank transactions in the Client's accounting system.
• Reconcile bank statement to book statement at most 2 days from the previous month-end.

General Accounts

• Propose adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Explore the government portal and access the tax filing of US and Australian entities.

Financial Statement Closing Process

• Ensure the completeness of accruals at most 3 days following the month to be closed.
• Aid in preparing data to compute and present margin analysis per customer and per department/activity monthly.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts on or before the 2nd Monday of the following month.

Policies & Procedures

• Design and implement processes and procedures to improve the accounting processes of the Client and its related entities.

Other Required Tasks

• Other related tasks that may be assigned by the reporting manager, SLT, Chief Financial Officer, and/or Financial Controller, which will be communicated to the Contractor.

Essential Functions

50% Core accounting execution - post and process journal entries, update AR and issue invoices, update AP and perform reconciliations, record accruals and prepayments, prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports, assist in financial statement preparation.

25% Data management and close support - update financial data in databases, assist Senior Accountants in monthly/yearly closings, and assist with other accounting projects.

15% Other accounting tasks - invoicing, billing, taxes, and compliance under the guidance of the Senior Accountant.

10% Accounting process improvement tasks in coordination with the Senior Accountant and Fractional Controller.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA License: Preferred but not required. CPA holders may be considered for accelerated advancement or higher rate banding.
• Experience: At least 5 years of accounting work experience
• Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills
• Excellent report writing, communication, and computer application skills
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel
• Critical thinker with high proficiency in mathematical reasoning
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Familiarity with AI tools or process automation is a plus
• Must be amenable to working on a U.S. Pacific Time schedule (see Working Schedule section)

Additional Role Requirements

Client Engagement I This role works directly with U.S.-based clients. It requires strong communication skills, professionalism, clarity, and the ability to build trusted, long-term relationships across borders.

Innovation & AI Focus I We seek individuals who are highly innovative and driven to leverage AI tools and technology to enhance processes, improve accuracy, and deliver value-added insights to clients.

Leadership Skills I Strong leadership potential is important. We seek professionals who take initiative, collaborate effectively, contribute ideas for continuous improvement, and are ready to grow toward a Senior role.

Service Fee & Benefits

• $1,100 - $1,500 / month - All-In | Independent Contractor
• Service-Break Credits (SBC) - Up to 120 Hours/Year: Use your SBC for personal time, rest days, or unplanned emergencies. These are yours to use at your discretion - because we believe rest is part of performing at your best.
• U.S. Observance Day Credits - 13 Days/Year: You earn SBC credits on 13 recognized U.S. observance days. This gives you a built-in breathing room throughout the year without eating into your regular credits.
• Health Allowance (From Month 7): After your 6th month of continuous engagement, you receive a monthly health allowance to support your personal wellness, preventive care, and peace of mind.
• Dependent Health Allowance: After a period of continuous engagement, you unlock an annual dependent wellness allowance - because your family's wellbeing matters too.
• Work From Anywhere in the Philippines: Fully remote. No commute. You choose where you work best - whether that's your home, a co-working space, or anywhere in the Philippines with a reliable internet connection.

Working Schedule & Time Zone

Important: U.S. Client Alignment

Our clients are based in the United States. Our standard operating window is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) / Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). In practice, the majority of our team currently works a shift of 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM Pacific Time, allowing for focused mornings before live client hours begin. Working schedule is ultimately subject to client discretion. Some clients may require a full night shift alignment (Philippine Time). We want every candidate to enter with full awareness of this expectation.