US General Accountant (AP/AR/GL/Inventory)

About Penbrothers 

About the Client

Our client is an innovator and market leader in engineered, easy-to-install shower systems designed for efficiency, durability, and performance. The company specializes in one-piece shower pans, integrated curbs and entrances, splash walls, and polyvinyl chloride drains, along with complementary products such as shelves, benches, niches, and ledges.

All products allow installers to apply tile directly onto a leak-proof surface. This significantly simplifies the shower installation process for building professionals and contractors, reducing installation time and labor costs while delivering high-quality, customizable solutions for residential and institutional projects.

About the Role

The US General Accountant (AP/AR/GL/Inventory) is an experienced, highly autonomous professional responsible for managing the day-to-day transactional accounting needs of a lean finance department. Reporting directly to the Executive VP for Finance , you will serve as a primary accounting resource.

This role is designed around a phased implementation. Initially, your focus will center heavily on mastering and maintaining Accounts Payable (AP) and supporting month-end close processes. Over time, the responsibilities will naturally expand to include Accounts Receivable (AR), cash applications, collections, and coordination-based inventory workflows.

Work Setup: Remote

What You'll Do

Accounts Payable & Month-End Support 

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  AP Inbox Management: Take full ownership of the accounts payable inbox, keeping all incoming bills organized and ensuring consistent, timely data entry. 

  
  


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  Transaction Management: Execute general ledger (GL) transactions, handle GL coding, process accruals, and maintain accurate accounting records in QuickBooks. 

  
  


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  Reconciliations: Reconcile bank and expense transactions routinely, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies. 

  
  


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  Month-End Close: Perform routine calculations and journal entries for rebates, commissions, freight, and payroll under the guidance of the EVP of Finance.

  
  


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  System Navigation: Securely access e-commerce and retail customer portals (e.g., Amazon, major retailers) to independently download transaction details, statements, and remittance information. 

  
  

Accounts Receivable & Functional Operations 

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  Accounts Receivable: Oversee customer billing, collections, and cash applications. 

  
  


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  Inventory Coordination: Assist with inventory cycle counts, SKU/BOM setups, and process routine system adjustments. (Note: Inventory tasks are coordination-based rather than deeply technical and training will be provided ). 

  
  


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  Stakeholder Communication: Manage routine business inquiries from vendors regarding payments and customers regarding deposits with basic professional polish and clarity. 

  
  

What You Bring

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  Experience: 3–5+ years of hands-on experience preparing, reviewing, and analyzing accounting transactions. 

  
  


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  Core Skillset: Deep proficiency in QuickBooks (or similar accounting software) and comfortable with general data navigation across diverse portals. 

  
  


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  Accounting Frameworks: A solid understanding of accounting basics and financial statements. 

  
  




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  Experience working under US GAAP or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are good to have.

  
  




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  Industry Context: Experience working in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred but not mandatory. 

  
  


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  Mindset & Behavioral Traits: 

  
  




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  Autonomous Self-Starter: Proven ability to manage a workload independently, problem-solve proactively, and implement process improvements in a lean environment. 

  
  


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  Balanced Professional Skepticism: The ability to balance strong self-motivation and creative problem-solving with the collaborative discipline to "raise your hand" and ask questions before an issue escalates. Avoids overconfidence or over-dependence on step-by-step scripts. 

  
  




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  Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently interact with internal leadership (EVP of Finance) and external third parties (vendors, auditors, and professional service firms) 

  
  

Hiring Process

What You’ll Get

 At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you’ll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies. 

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  Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience. 

  
  


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  Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people’s career and welfare.

  
  


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  Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home. 

  
  


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  Powering global startups: We’ve created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.