Junior Accountant

About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Role

We're looking for a Junior Accountant – Accounts Receivable to join our growing finance team. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and timely billing, revenue recognition, and reporting. You'll be responsible for maintaining the integrity of invoicing and collections processes, supporting financial reporting activities, and collaborating with internal teams to streamline accounting workflows.

This position is ideal for someone detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to grow their accounting expertise within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You'll have exposure to end-to-end AR processes—from invoice generation to revenue analysis—and contribute to improving internal financial operations.

Work hours: 9:00AM to 6:00PM PHT

Work set-up: Hybrid (3 days work onsite, 2 days work from home)

What you'll do

• Invoicing and Billing

  • Generate and distribute accurate and timely customer invoices.

  • Ensure invoices are compliant with contract terms, pricing, and billing schedules.

  • Review billing discrepancies and work with internal teams to resolve issues promptly.

  • Maintain organized billing records and documentation

  • Apply customer payments timely and accurately to corresponding invoices in the accounting system.

  • Participate in cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements and system upgrades.

• Revenue Recognition

  • Assist in analyzing sales transactions and ensuring compliance with revenue recognition policies and accounting standards.

  • Review contracts and sales agreements to determine proper revenue recognition treatment.

  • Collaborate with sales and operations teams to ensure timely and accurate recording of revenue.

  • Prepare revenue-related journal entries and reconcile revenue accounts.

•  Financial Reporting:

  • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

  • Provide support during internal and external audits related to revenue and receivable accounts.

  • Prepare revenue-related schedules and analyses for management reporting.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting or accounts receivable, preferably in a corporate or shared services environment.

• Solid understanding of invoicing, billing, and revenue recognition principles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems (preferably Xero and NetSuite)

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.

• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn and contribute to process improvements.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Penbrothers we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but you don't feel 100% aligned with the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles.

Hiring Process

We utilize AI tools to enhance our hiring efficiency and ensure a fair evaluation of all candidates. As a result, candidates who passed our initial evaluations should expect an AI Interviewer as a component of our recruitment process. This is supervised by Human Talent Acquisition Experts who will also engage with you throughout your application journey.

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.

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

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

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

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