Accounting Assistant

We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp.; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp. in Taguig offers a hybrid accounting role with no experience required. The role covers review of general ledger, journal entries, and preparing books of accounts within a supportive team.

Fresh graduates with internship experience in bookkeeping are welcome. A Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related field is preferred; standard 9am–6pm, Mon–Fri schedule applies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accountancy or related course.
• Fresh grads with internship in bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations.
• Understanding of Philippine tax and BIR requirements.
• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience with accounting software is a plus.
• Strong English communication (written and verbal).
• Willing to work 9am–6pm, Mon–Fri.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile general ledger and sub-ledger accounts; investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare reclassification and adjusting journal entries with supporting schedules.
• Assist in preparing books of accounts and ensure entries are properly supported.
• Organize and maintain accounting documents, schedules, invoices, receipts and contracts for audit.
• Support documentation for BIR examinations and LOA, tracking requirements.
• Follow up for BIR Form 2307 certificates and maintain records.
• Reconstruct and reconcile prior-year accounting records with source documents and bank records.
• Maintain organized working files and audit trails for smooth turnover to the team.

Skills

English communication

General ledger

Journal entries

Account reconciliation

Excel/Google Sheets

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor degree in Accountancy/related field

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

Hybrid - Taguig No Exp Required Bachelor Full-time

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.