GL Accountant (Philippines Remote)

When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in global education. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educators and institutions to develop learning integrity solutions that recognize the enduring value of critical thinking in a rapidly changing world. Over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services in more than 185 countries around the world: Turnitin Feedback Studio, Clarity, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate. Protecting the value of an authentic education is at the heart of who we are. Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education. Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines. The General Ledger Accountant will play a vital role in Turnitin’s International Accounting Team with primary responsibilities including maintenance of General Ledgers, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations and supporting other functions within the accounting department as necessary.

In addition, there will be integration work, which will include migrating/integrating monthly reporting and processes. The role will have exposure to most areas of the Company’s expenses in the month-end close process. This position requires the ability to work, adapt and evolve in a fast-paced environment, working to meet month end deadlines, changing requirements, and with teams in multiple time zones. The General Ledger Accountant will be expected to contribute to driving continued process improvements to help strengthen internal controls and increase efficiencies while also reducing the close cycle requirements. The Turnitin Finance team has a wide range of responsibility including internal and external financial reporting, accounting, and internal controls. This position will report directly to the Accounting Manager. Responsibilities: - Maintenance of general ledger and associated accounting of Turnitin’s US & International Entities - Working with outsourced accounting providers for preparation of Statutory Accounts - Assisting in Turnitin's Year End Audits - Working with Turnitin's Tax Team to ensure deliverables of VAT and Corporate Tax Reporting - Preparation of monthly journal entries and reconciliations for all non-revenue related G/L accounts - Reconciliation of cash accounts during the month end close ensuring all cash activity is properly reflected in the General Ledger - Ensuring accuracy over Prepayments and Accruals at Month End - Posting of Payroll Journals - Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations and investigation of reconciling items - Preparation of detailed Variance Analysis reports for management review - Assist with support to internal customers including ad-hoc financial analysis, and special projects - Participation in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures - Assisting in Cash Management and Cash Forecasting Requirements: - Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with Accounting & Finance experience in a fast-paced environment.