[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![Lightspeed Commerce logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/09/3d38005a-221.png)](https://jobicy.com/company/lightspeed-commerce.md)[Lightspeed Commerce](https://jobicy.com/company/lightspeed-commerce.md) # Accountant (Permanent work from home) Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/lightspeed-commerce.md)ShareRemote from[Philippines](https://jobicy.com/job-region/philippines.md)SalaryUndisclosedDepartment[Finance & Accounting](https://jobicy.com/categories/accounting-finance.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceSeniorPublished29 Oct 2026Apply before28 Nov 2026Listing views166Application actions5Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. AI Summary ## The role, at a glance. Lightspeed is hiring a remote Accountant based in Manila to support reconciliations, accruals, payroll accounting, and variance reporting. The role covers monthly bank, payroll, balance-sheet, GRNI, and purchase-order reconciliations, including work across Canadian subsidiaries. The accountant will partner with FP&A and non-finance stakeholders to investigate discrepancies and provide clear variance commentary. Candidates need prior accounting experience, a CPA qualification, advanced Excel skills, English fluency, and availability for North American Eastern Time hours. This is a permanent full-time remote position, with optional coworking access rather than required office attendance. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 4/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 4/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 4/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThe position requires accurate month-end accounting across multiple reconciliations, payroll-related entries, accruals, and Canadian subsidiaries. It also demands independent investigation of variances while coordinating effectively with finance and non-finance partners on an EST-aligned schedule. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$65,000US market range (per year)$55k–$78k0$85.80k AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer base salary was disclosed; the PHP amounts listed are allowances and benefits, not wages. Estimated annual market compensation is shown in USD for a qualified accountant with reconciliation, payroll accounting, and month-end reporting responsibilities; this is an AI estimate, not employer-provided compensation. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. 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I maintain a reconciliation log with ownership and aging so outstanding items are resolved promptly. How have you accounted for payroll accruals and related balance-sheet accounts? I compare payroll registers, payment files, and general-ledger balances to identify accrued wages, taxes, benefits, and deductions. I prepare support for accrual or reclassification entries, ensure balances reverse or clear appropriately, and investigate material month-over-month changes. Give an example of how you used Excel to identify a financial variance. I use structured source data, lookups, pivot tables, and variance formulas to compare actuals against budget and prior periods. I then isolate the largest drivers, validate them with account owners, and summarize the cause, impact, and recommended next action. How would you investigate a discrepancy between a payroll accrual and the actual payroll payment? I would first compare employee populations, pay periods, exchange rates where applicable, taxes, benefits, and one-time items between the accrual support and payroll register. After identifying the cause, I would document it, prepare any required true-up entry, and communicate the resolution to the relevant finance stakeholders. How do you manage competing month-end deadlines while working remotely? I prioritize tasks using a close calendar based on risk, materiality, and dependencies, then communicate early if an item may affect another team. I keep clear workpapers and status updates, schedule focused review time, and escalate blockers quickly to protect reporting deadlines. Opportunity details ## 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. * Fluency in English. Please note that you will be working NOAM EST hours. Our hiring process is very straightforward. The whole process will be conducted at the comfort of your own home, through Zoom or Google Meet. No need to go through Manila’s heavy traffic! ### Be a changemaker You’ll enjoy: * Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day * Work in a team large enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact * Exposure to modern and proven technology * Ability to work and grow in a truly flexible environment * Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed culture, a true Canadian tech success story Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled: * Market-leading salary package * Permanent work from home setup * Coworking space available, if needed * We follow the PH holidays! * Benefits you can enjoy from day one: HMO for you and your 2 dependents (Maxicare) * 15 Vacation leaves * 10 Sick leaves * Government Mandated Benefits * Food Allowance of 1000PHP per month * Work from Home Allowance of 1000PHP per month * Health and wellness benefit of 7500PHP per year * Free access to Mental Health support and coaching services * Opportunity to grow your career in a company that values internal mobility * Exciting online and in-person events hosted regularly by our Manila Culture Club Not yet convinced? For honest reviews left by real people, you can check our[Glassdoor](https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Lightspeed-Reviews-E648762.htm) page. To know more about Lightspeed, you can check our[website](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/),[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeedcommerce/), and[Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/c/lightspeedhq) pages. We’re an open book! We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role… hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try! We partner with Inform Group to employ our Lightspeed workforce in the Philippines. Inform Group hosts Lightspeed employees who enjoy the benefits of the Philippine labour code combined with the full career opportunities provided by Lightspeed. To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. ### Where to from here? Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our [career page here](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/careers/). Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs. ### Who we are: Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed’s one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks. Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries. 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