Accounting Specialist

PreenXpress; Iloilo City; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Iloilo City, Philippines, is seeking a finance professional responsible for maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial reporting. The ideal candidate should be proficient in accounting software and have strong analytical and organizational skills. They will support the month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks.
• Ability to review financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Meticulous approach to recording and reporting financial information.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain financial transactions accurately.
• Perform monthly bank settlements and reconcile accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports for stakeholders.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing process.
• Process and manage invoices and payments accurately.
• Provide documentation and support for audits.
• Assist with tax return preparation and filing.
• Help in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulations.
• Analyze financial data and recommend improvements.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Record Keeping:Enter and maintain financial transactions, ensuring accuracy in journals, ledgers, and other accounting records.
• Account Reconciliation:Perform monthly bank settlements and reconcile various accounts, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Financial Reporting:Assist in the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Month-End and Year-End Close:Support the process of closing the books at the end of the month and fiscal year.
• Invoice and Payment Processing:Process and manage invoices and payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Audit Assistance:Provide necessary documentation and support to auditors for internal and external audits.
• Tax Support:Assist with tax return preparation and ensure timely and accurate filing.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:Help in the preparation of budgets and performance projections.
• Compliance:Ensure financial activities comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant regulations.
• Financial Analysis:Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend solutions for improvement.
• Process Improvement:Identify and suggest improvements to existing accounting procedures and systems.

Required Skills

• Technical Skills:Proficiency in accounting software like quickbooks, spreadsheets (like Excel), and general ledger systems.
• Analytical Skills:Ability to review financial data, identify discrepancies, and solve problems.
• Attention to Detail:Meticulous approach to recording, reconciling, and reporting financial information.
• Organizational Skills:Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Communication Skills:To collaborate with the finance team and report findings to management.