Accounting Specialist

UGS, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Manila is seeking an Accounting Associate to manage account reconciliations and interact with clients regarding overdue balances. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related fields, be familiar with accounting principles, and have strong communication skills. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. This role offers opportunities to enhance your accounting experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Financial Management, or any related course.
• Familiar with fundamental accounting principles.
• With one to three years’ experience in accounting and/or related positions (preferred but not required). Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply!
• A Certified Public Accountant (preferred but not required).
• With expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Able to work independently and with a team.
• Possessing strong communication and interpersonal skills with proficiency in writing and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Reviews client information, performs account reconciliation, identifies discrepancies.
• Ensures that all billing statements are gathered, recorded, and monitored.
• Performs fundamental duties such as filing, data entry, recording, and statement processing.
• Coordinates with clients to notify them of overdue balances.
• Generates collection reports.
• Maintains the accounts receivable ledger.
• Enhances the collection process.
• Assists in financial report analysis.
• Resolves routine inquiries regarding account status.

Skills

Familiar with fundamental accounting principles

Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and with a team

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Financial Management, or any related course

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews client information, perform account reconciliation, identify discrepancies, and ensure accounts are billed correctly.
• Ensures that all billing statements are gathered, recorded, and monitored.
• Performs fundamental duties such as filing, data entry, recording, and statement processing.
• Coordinates with clients to notify them of their overdue balances and develop new, more favorable repayment terms.
• Generates collection reports.
• Maintains the accounts receivable ledger.
• Continually enhances the collection process.
• Assists in financial report analysis.
• Receives, investigates, and resolves internal and external routine inquiries regarding account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to the appropriate individuals.
• Performs all other tasks that may be assigned by the management.

Minimum Qualifications for the Position

• A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Financial Management, or any related course.
• Familiar with fundamental accounting principles.
• With one to three years’ experience in accounting and/or related positions (preferred but not required). Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply!
• ACertified Public Accountant(preferred but not required).
• With expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Able to work independently and with a team.
• Possessing strong communication and interpersonal skills with proficiency in writing and speaking English.