G9/29 TZP A - Accountant at Oceans

, , Sri Lanka -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transactional Accounting, Reconciliations, U.S. GAAP, QuickBooks, Google Sheets, Excel, Accruals, Financial Compliance, Communication, Problem-Solving, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Pricing Analysis, Margin Reporting, Collaboration, Supplier Invoicing

Industry

Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

Description

Real opportunities. Real impact. Your career, redefined. (NOTE: A human reviews every application at Oceans, so please apply for only one position and only once a year—if you're a better fit for another role, we’ll route your application accordingly and if we’re not quite ready for you, we’ll reach back out later). At Oceans, we help the best and brightest of Sri Lanka to take advantage of opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t be available to them, while supporting entrepreneurs around the world. Our community (we call them Divers) don’t do surface work—they go deep to solve complex challenges and make a real impact. And in doing so, they support bold ideas and expand their skills, broaden their expertise, and grow their careers, all without having to leave family and friends. We’re hiring an Accountant to partner with a fast-growing consumer brand expanding across retail and grocery channels. With increasing transaction volume from distributors, suppliers, and retail partners, this role is critical to managing daily accounting operations, streamlining workflows, and ensuring financial accuracy during a pivotal stage of growth. In this role, you’ll oversee transactional accounting, supplier invoicing, and billbacks while supporting month-end close and reporting. If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to build scalable systems while maintaining strong financial compliance, this opportunity is designed for you. Accountability As an Accountant, your success will be defined by your ability to manage transactional accounting with accuracy, deliver timely reporting, and maintain strong compliance under U.S. GAAP. You’ll balance daily execution with process improvement, ensuring that financial data supports both operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. Here’s how you’ll make an impact: Transactional Accounting Process high-volume invoices, including billbacks from grocery and distributor partners. Oversee supplier invoicing, accrual tracking, and accounts payable (AP). Reconcile transactions in QuickBooks and maintain accuracy across financial tools. Ensure timely categorization and processing of expenses. Month-End Close & Reporting Support month-end close activities with timely reconciliations and reporting. Prepare reports to support leadership and outsourced CFO resources. Track accruals and monitor the impact of supplier/retailer agreements on margins. Provide light forecasting support, including pricing analysis and margin reporting. Compliance & Process Improvement Ensure accounting processes adhere to U.S. GAAP standards. Identify and implement improvements to invoicing and reporting workflows. Collaborate with leadership to reduce reliance on outsourced FP&A tasks. Communication & Collaboration Maintain proactive updates on tasks and projects, flagging discrepancies early. Provide clear recommendations to resolve inconsistencies or delays. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data supports business decisions. Colleagues You’ll collaborate closely with company leadership to deliver accurate financial data, maintain compliance, and strengthen accounting workflows. At Oceans, you’ll also receive guidance and support from our Operations Manager, who will help you succeed in the role and ensure that you’re continuously growing and developing in your career Skills & Qualifications At Oceans, we believe in T-shaped individuals—those who bring deep expertise in one area, paired with broad curiosity and interests. As an Accountant, your vertical focus will be transactional accounting and reconciliations, while your horizontal strengths should include compliance, forecasting support, and communication. To excel in this role, you should have: Experience: 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in CPG, retail, or distribution. Technical Skills: Strong foundation in transactional accounting, accruals, and reconciliations. Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with U.S. GAAP standards. Tools: Proficiency with QuickBooks, Google Sheets/Excel (advanced), and familiarity with Sin7 or similar systems. Business Acumen: Understanding of margins, accruals, and financial drivers beyond bookkeeping. Communication: Excellent skills, with confidence to flag issues and provide proactive updates. Mindset: Positive, problem-solving approach suited to dynamic, high-growth environments. Bonus skills: Experience with Shopify or other e-commerce systems. Prior exposure to inventory-heavy or distributor/retail partnerships. Familiarity with light FP&A tasks such as pricing or margin analysis. Background in startups or scaling consumer brands. Diversity of experience is core to Oceans. You are expected to work inclusively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ensuring that both personal and collective dignity are supported. During the interview process, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skills in the following areas: Transactional Accuracy: How do you manage high-volume invoice processing without errors? Compliance: How do you ensure U.S. GAAP standards are consistently applied? Reporting: What’s your approach to reconciling accounts and preparing accurate reports? Process Improvement: How have you streamlined accounting workflows in past roles? Collaboration: How do you communicate proactively with leadership and cross-functional teams? Role Specifications This is a remote role, where you will be expected to work a split shift with some overlap with our client’s time zone. You will, however, be expected to be present for in-person training programs during your first 90 days with us. During the offer process, we’ll share more information about our benefits and compensation philosophy, considering both market trends and individual factors. About Oceans At Oceans, we build remote teams that connect the world’s top 1% of talent with visionary leaders. With us, you’re not just doing a job—you’re redefining your career with opportunities designed to unlock your potential. We welcome the chance to discuss the complementary parts of our business during your interview process and encourage questions about where we are and where we are going.

Responsibilities

The Accountant will manage daily accounting operations, including processing high-volume invoices and overseeing supplier invoicing. This role is critical for ensuring financial accuracy and supporting month-end close and reporting.