Accounting Administrative Assistant

We Search Searchers Staffers Corp; Pateros; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

We Search Searchers Staffers Corp is seeking a detail-oriented accounting graduate to join our finance team in Manila. The role involves reviewing general ledger and sub-ledger accounts, performing reconciliations, and preparing adjusting entries with proper documentation.

Fresh graduates with internship experience in bookkeeping or general accounting are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Excel/Sheets and exposure to accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Finance, or a related course.
• Fresh Grad with internship experience in bookkeeping or general accounting
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile general ledger and sub-ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve unidentified items.
• Prepare reclassification and adjusting journal entries with supporting schedules.
• Assist in preparing and completing books of accounts and ensure entries are properly supported and reconciled against accounting records.
• Maintain organized accounting documents, schedules, invoices, receipts, contracts, and tax returns for audit and regulatory requirements.
• Support documentation requirements related to BIR examinations and LOA tracking and document retrieval.

Skills

Fresh Grad with internship experience

English communication

Education

Accountancy / Finance degree

Fresh grad with accounting internship

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

NetSuite

JuanAccounting/Jaz

Job description

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Finance, or a related course.;
• Fresh Grad with internship experience in bookkeeping or general accounting
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliation, and preparation of books of accounts.
• Basic to intermediate understanding of Philippine tax and BIR requirements, including withholding tax and VAT.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including lookups, pivot tables, and working with large data sets.
• Exposure to accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, JuanAccounting/Jaz, or similar platforms is an advantage.
• Experience supporting external audits, BIR examinations, prior-year books cleanup, or handling BIR Form 2307 is a plus.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Willing to work (9am - 6pm), Mon - Fri

Job Description:

• Review and reconcile general ledger and sub-ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and help resolve unidentified or unsupported items.
• Prepare reclassification and adjusting journal entries, together with the appropriate supporting schedules and documentation.
• Assist in preparing and completing books of accounts and ensure entries are properly supported and reconciled against accounting records.
• Organize and maintain accounting documents, schedules, invoices, receipts, contracts, tax returns, and other supporting records for audit and regulatory requirements.
• Support documentation requirements related to BIR examinations and Letters of Authority (LOA), including tracking outstanding requirements and coordinating document retrieval.
• Follow up with merchants and counterparties for BIR Form 2307 certificates and maintain accurate records of certificates received and outstanding.
• Assist in reconstructing and reconciling prior-year accounting records using available source documents, bank records, and filed returns.
• Maintain organized working files, reconciliation schedules, trackers, and supporting documents to ensure clear audit trails and smooth turnover to the team.