Accounting Clerk

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a reliable full-time Bookkeeper or Accounting Assistant to maintain accurate financial records. You will record transactions, manage ledgers, reconcile accounts, and prepare monthly financial statements.

The role also involves preparing check vouchers, supporting documents, assisting with purchasing, and handling general administrative tasks as needed. You should have a degree in accounting and proficiency in common accounting software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Record all company transactions accurately and promptly in the accounting system.
• Prepare and post journal entries for sales, purchases, collections, payments, expenses, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other transactions.
• Set up and verify opening balances; maintain the general ledger.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash balances, supplier accounts, customer accounts, and other balance-sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly closing procedures and trial balances; generate monthly financial statements.
• Assist with purchasing and perform general administrative work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Record all company transactions accurately and promptly in the accounting system.
• Prepare and post journal entries for sales, purchases, collections, payments, expenses, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other transactions.
• Set up, verify, and maintain accurate beginning or opening balances.
• Maintain the general ledger, cash receipts journal, cash disbursement journal, and related accounting records.
• Maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable records.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash balances, supplier accounts, customer accounts, and other balance-sheet accounts.
• Check that entries are properly classified, approved, and supported by complete source documents.
• Investigate and report discrepancies or missing documents.
• Complete monthly closing procedures and prepare necessary adjusting entries.
• Prepare monthly trial balances and supporting schedules.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Journal entries

General ledger maintenance

Account reconciliation

Financial statements prep

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

MYOB

Sage 50

Peachtree

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented full-time Bookkeeper or Accounting Assistant to maintain complete and accurate financial records for the company. The primary responsibility is to record all company transactions accurately and on time. The successful candidate must be able to establish beginning balances, maintain the general ledger, reconcile accounts, and generate monthly financial statements. The position also includes preparing check vouchers and cheque payments, maintaining supporting documents, assisting with purchasing, and performing general administrative work.

Key responsibilities

• Record all company transactions accurately and promptly in the accounting system.
• Prepare and post journal entries for sales, purchases, collections, payments, expenses, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other transactions.
• Set up, verify, and maintain accurate beginning or opening balances.
• Maintain the general ledger, cash receipts journal, cash disbursement journal, and related accounting records.
• Maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable records.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash balances, supplier accounts, customer accounts, and other balance-sheet accounts.
• Check that entries are properly classified, approved, and supported by complete source documents.
• Investigate and report discrepancies or missing documents.
• Complete monthly closing procedures and prepare necessary adjusting entries.
• Prepare monthly trial balances and supporting schedules.

About you

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Management Accounting, or another accounting-related degree.
• Practical knowledge of bookkeeping, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliation, and financial-statement preparation.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, MYOB, Sage 50 or Peachtree, or similar applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and common office applications.
• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and check-voucher preparation is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and complete recurring accounting tasks on schedule.
• Strong organization, integrity, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to perform administrative and purchasing work as part of the position.