Junior Accountant

We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Accountant to join our financial team and assist in managing the company’s daily accounting tasks. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the company’s growth and success. Your main responsibilities will include preparing financial statements and reports, ensuring our records are accurate and up-to-date. If you’re detail-oriented, confident with numbers, and have a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, this could be the perfect fit for you. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in keeping the financial department running smoothly. By helping the company stay on top of its financial health, you’ll enable smarter decisions and support our long-term goals. Join us in creating a brighter, more successful future together Role Summary Support day-to-day accounting, AR/AP, reconciliations, closings, and reporting—while keeping the company compliant with Philippine taxation laws and internal policies. Key Responsibilities Core Accounting Post and process journal entries in the General Ledger and accounting software. Maintain Accounts Receivable (invoicing, collections, SOA) and perform AR reconciliations Maintain Accounts Payable (vouchers, 3-way match, payment runs) and perform AP reconciliations. Assist in preparing balance sheet, income statement, and other internal reports per company policy and accounting standards. Review expense, petty cash, and payroll supporting documents for accuracy and policy compliance. Update financial data and supporting schedules to keep information complete, accurate, and accessible. Prepare and submit weekly/monthly dashboards (cash position, AR aging, AP aging, expense summaries). Assist/oversee monthly/quarterly/year-end closings (accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, inventory roll-forward). Tax & Statutory Compliance (Philippines) Manage all scheduled tax filings with BIR and relevant agencies (monthly/quarterly/annual as applicable). Maintain a compliance calendar (BIR, SEC/DTI, LGU permits, and SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG remittances) and ensure on-time filing/payment. Keep current with PH tax updates (BIR issuances, revenue regulations, deadlines, eFPS/eBIRForms changes); summarize changes and propose process updates. Prepare working papers for VAT/percentage tax, withholding taxes, income tax, registration/renewals, and submit with complete documentation. Coordinate with internal approvers, external auditors/consultants, and BIR/LGU officers as needed. Maintain organized, audit-ready files (digital/physical) for all returns, proofs of filing, and payment confirmations. Controls & Support Enforce document control (official receipts, sales invoices, BIR-registered books, serials). Support annual audit (sample pulls, confirmations, variance analyses). Recommend process improvements to shorten close timelines and reduce errors. Qualifications BS Accountancy/Accounting/Finance (1 to 2 years experience welcome). Solid grasp of basic accounting, AR/AP, and reconciliations. Familiar with the Philippine tax environment (BIR returns, deadlines) or willing to learn fast. Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with any accounting system (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, NetSuite) is a plus. Organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven; discreet with confidential data. Tools You’ll Use Accounting software (Xero), Excel/Sheets, eBIRForms/eFPS, online banking, document management (Drive/SharePoint). Success Metrics (KPIs) On-time filings/remittances: 100% on or before due dates. Reconciliation accuracy: ≤1% variance unresolved beyond 10 business days. Close timeline: Monthly close completed within agreed period. Documentation completeness: 100% filings with proofs and working papers. #J-18808-Ljbffr