Accountant

vamasters, Inc.; General Santos; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

vamasters, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant with strong QuickBooks skills to manage day-to-day accounting, support payroll, and maintain accurate financial records. The role goes beyond bookkeeping, owning core accounting processes to guide informed decisions.

The ideal candidate has a solid grounding in accounting principles, hands-on payroll experience, and a pride in precision, with the ability to ensure confidentiality and deliver timely financial updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Accountant beyond basic bookkeeping or data entry.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks (Online and/or Desktop).
• Solid knowledge of general accounting principles, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing and payroll record keeping.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
• A high level of accuracy and ability to handle confidential information.
• Self-discipline, attentiveness and independence.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting in QuickBooks, including recording transactions and maintaining the general ledger.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts on a regular basis.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and other adjustments.
• Support the month-end close and prepare financial statements such as the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet.
• Help process payroll, including reviewing hours, checking payroll calculations, and keeping payroll records accurate.
• Record payroll entries and related liabilities accurately in the books.
• Track and record accounts payable and accounts receivable activity.
• Keep financial documentation organized and support year-end and tax preparation as needed.
• Spot discrepancies or errors in financial records and recommend fixes or process improvements.
• Give management clear financial updates and answer their accounting questions.

Skills

Accounting

QuickBooks

Payroll processing

General accounting principles

Excel/Google Sheets

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Tools

QuickBooks (Online/Desktop)

Gusto

ADP

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Job Summary:
Contribute to our success as a detail-oriented Accountant with strong QuickBooks skills who manages our day-to-day accounting and supports our payroll process. This role reaches well beyond basic bookkeeping: you’ll own core accounting processes, keep our financial records accurate and current, and make sure our books are reliable enough to guide decisions. Our ideal teammate has a solid grounding in general accounting principles, hands-on payroll experience, and genuine pride in precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle day-to-day accounting in QuickBooks, including recording transactions and maintaining the general ledger
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts on a regular basis
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and other adjustments
• Support the month-end close and prepare financial statements such as the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet
• Help process payroll, including reviewing hours, checking payroll calculations, and keeping payroll records accurate
• Record payroll entries and related liabilities accurately in the books
• Track and record accounts payable and accounts receivable activity
• Keep financial documentation organized and support year-end and tax preparation as needed
• Spot discrepancies or errors in financial records and recommend fixes or process improvements
• Give management clear financial updates and answer their accounting questions

Mandatory Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting, or a related field
• Proven experience as an Accountant, beyond basic bookkeeping or data entry
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks (Online and/or Desktop)
• Solid knowledge of general accounting principles, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing and payroll record keeping
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
• A high level of accuracy and the ability to treat sensitive financial and employee information confidentially
• Self-disciplined, attentive, and independent
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• CPA license, or progress toward CPA certification
• Experience with US accounting standards (GAAP) and US payroll processes
• Familiarity with payroll platforms such as QuickBooks Payroll, Gusto, or ADP
• QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close for small businesses
• Experience preparing records for tax filing and working alongside an external CPA or tax advisor
• Able to manage several deadlines without dropping the ball

Why Join Us:
You’ll play a key part in keeping our finances accurate and organized, working closely with a supportive team that values precision and initiative. We offer a flexible working arrangement, room to grow your responsibilities over time, and an environment where your accounting expertise is genuinely appreciated.