Accounting Assistant

Palmer-Asia Inc.; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer-Asia Inc. in the Philippines seeks an accounting support professional to maintain accurate records and assist in recording, verifying, and processing daily financial transactions and supporting documents.

Responsibilities include handling accounts payable and receivable, preparing billing statements and vouchers, reconciling bank accounts, and organizing financial records in accordance with company procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, accounts payable/receivable, billing, reconciliation, and financial documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Detail-oriented, organized, analytical, capable of handling confidential financial information on deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and assist in recording, verifying, and processing daily financial transactions and supporting documents.
• Assist in processing, monitoring, and recording of accounts payable and receivable, including invoices and collections.
• Prepare and process billing statements, payment requests, vouchers, and other accounting documents with complete supporting records.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash transactions, and other financial records, reporting discrepancies for resolution.
• Organize and safekeep accounting documents, invoices, receipts, vouchers, and other records per procedures.
• Assist in preparing accounting schedules, reports, and summaries for management and Finance Department.
• Support compliance with internal controls and applicable accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with departments, suppliers, customers, and external parties regarding accounting concerns and provide general administrative support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About the role

This role involves maintaining accurate accounting records and assisting in recording, verifying, and processing daily financial transactions and supporting documents. You will support the Accounting/Finance Department in various accounting operations and financial management activities.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and assist in recording, verifying, and processing daily financial transactions and supporting documents
• Assist in the processing, monitoring, and recording of accounts payable and receivable, including invoices, collections, payments, and related documentation
• Prepare and process billing statements, payment requests, vouchers, and other accounting documents while ensuring completeness and accuracy of supporting records
• Assist in reconciling bank accounts, cash transactions, and other financial records, and identify and report discrepancies for proper resolution
• Ensure proper organization, filing, and safekeeping of accounting documents, invoices, receipts, vouchers, and other financial records in accordance with company procedures
• Assist in the preparation of accounting schedules, reports, summaries, and other financial information required by management and the Accounting/Finance Department
• Support compliance with company accounting policies, established internal controls, and applicable accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with other departments, suppliers, customers, and external parties regarding accounting-related concerns and provide general administrative support to the Accounting/Finance Department

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, accounts payable and receivable, billing, reconciliation, and financial documentation
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
• Detail-oriented, organized, analytical, trustworthy, and capable of handling confidential financial information accurately and within established deadlines

• Relevant accounting certifications or training (advantage)