Position: Accounting Assistant
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Accounting Supervisor / Accounting Manager
Company: WorkWell Business Solutions Corp.
Job Summary
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the Accounting Department in maintaining accurate financial records, processing accounting transactions, and ensuring timely preparation and submission of financial documents. The position assists in daily accounting operations, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and other accounting-related activities to ensure compliance with company policies and established procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Accounts Payable
- Assist in processing supplier invoices, billing statements, and payment requests.
- Verify supporting documents and ensure accuracy of invoices and transactions.
- Monitor due dates of supplier payments.
- Prepare vouchers and other payment-related documents.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding billing and payment concerns.
2. Accounts Receivable
- Assist in preparing customer invoices and billing statements.
- Monitor collections and outstanding receivables.
- Record payments received and ensure proper documentation.
- Follow up with concerned departments or clients regarding collection concerns.
3. General Accounting
- Encode and maintain accurate accounting records and financial transactions.
- Assist in preparing journal entries and other accounting schedules.
- Perform bank and account reconciliations.
- Assist in monitoring expenses and preparing expense reports.
- Organize and maintain accounting files and supporting documents.
4. Financial Reporting and Documentation
- Assist in preparing financial reports and accounting summaries.
- Provide supporting documents needed for month-end and year-end closing.
- Ensure proper filing and safekeeping of financial records.
- Assist in gathering documents for internal and external audits.
5. Compliance and Administrative Support
- Assist in preparing documents required for BIR and other regulatory compliance.
- Ensure transactions are properly documented and supported by necessary approvals.
- Coordinate with other departments regarding accounting-related concerns.
- Perform other accounting-related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Graduate of BS Accountancy, Management Accounting, Financial Management, or any related course.
- With at least 1 year of experience in accounting or related functions is an advantage.
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
- Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems is an advantage.
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information.
- Can work independently and collaboratively with a team.
Key Competencies
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Numerical and analytical skills
- Organization and time management
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication and coordination skills
- Accountability and reliability