Junior Accountant

As a Junior Accountant at VargasAndrews, you will be an integral part of our accounting delivery team supporting U.S.-based clients across the full accounting cycle. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role where precision, accountability, and a genuine drive to improve are non-negotiable.

You will work alongside Senior Accountants and Fractional Controllers who will guide and develop you. If you are meticulous, curious, and motivated to work at the intersection of accounting and technology, this role is for you.

We aim to complete the recruitment process within seven to ten calendar days. We are looking for professionals who demonstrate strong communication skills, confidence, innovation, and leadership potential.

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.

The following outlines the primary service areas and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Junior Accountant, as defined in our RCFO engagement framework:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (CPA is a plus)
• Experience: 3 to 4 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)

• Client Engagement 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 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 Strong leadership skills are important even at the Junior level. We seek proactive professionals who take initiative, collaborate effectively, and contribute ideas to improve processes and culture.

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.

This role is currently being built into our talent pool, with expected hiring projected for late May to June 2026, subject to business needs and client alignment. Applying now means you are ahead of the curve — we will be in touch as positions open.