Accounting Specialist

P&A Grant Thornton; Philippines; On-site; PHP 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

P&A Grant Thornton is seeking an Accounting Specialist to perform assigned procedures under supervision, ensuring work complies with firm and professional standards.

The role emphasizes understanding accounting policies, working with various software tools, and delivering accurate, confidential deliverables to clients and senior staff. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply and CPA is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
• CPA is an advantage
• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Well-developed communication (oral and written) skills
• Good interpersonal skills and positive work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Understand the client’s business industry and accounting principles and standards and taxation and relevant laws sufficiently to perform the job.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of client’s accounting policies.
• Execute the procedures in the work program assigned by the engagement Senior Accounting Specialist, Senior Finance Analyst and/or Accounting Manager.
• Update superiors of work progress; give feedback on work performed, difficulties encountered, and issues identified.
• Communicate with the client with regards to accounting instructions, issues, etc. as instructed by the Accounting Manager.
• Produce deliverables that are accurate and complete at all times.
• Ensure that the deliverables are sent to the authorized recipients and right addresses and confidential where necessary.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

Nexus

Office 365

Oracle

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

The Accounting Specialist is primarily responsible for performing procedures assigned by the engagement Senior Accounting Specialist and/or Accounting Manager. Such procedures may vary with the nature and scope of the engagement and the experience of the Accounting Specialist.

In all phases of an engagement, the Accounting Specialist is responsible for conducting the work in accordance with the quality standards of the Firm, BPS Division and of the profession.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Engagement Management

• Understand the client’s business industry and accounting principles and standards and taxation and relevant laws sufficiently to perform the job.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of client’s accounting policies.
• Execute the procedures in the work program assigned to him/her by the engagement Senior Accounting Specialist, Senior Finance Analyst and/or Accounting Manager.
• Update superiors of work progress; gives feedback on work performed, difficulties encountered, and issues identified.
• Upon instruction/approval by the Accounting Manager, communicate with the client with regards to accounting instructions, issues, etc.
• Demonstrate mastery and make effective use of job-related tools (e.g., Nexus, Office 365, Oracle, QuickBooks, Xero, etc.)
• Produce deliverables that are accurate and complete at all times.
• Ensure that the deliverables are sent to the authorized recipients and right addresses and appropriately marked for confidentiality where necessary.
• Assume new or different work assignments and schedules willingly. Modify work methods to meet changing needs of the team or client, without compromising ethical standards.
• Show openness and objectivity in weighing conflicting opinions and approaches. Discuss matters willingly with teammates and superiors.
• Seek and recommend efficient and effective ways to accomplish objectives better.
• Show receptiveness to new ideas. Perform new and different approaches with a positive attitude and commitment to success.
• Perform any task or assignment that may, from time to time, be delegated by a superior.

Relationship Management

• Promote the image of the Firm and BPS Division as a provider of high-quality services through good customer relations and responsiveness to clients’ needs, concerns, and requests.
• Work harmoniously and effectively with other members of the team.
• Actively participate in official Firm and BPS Division activities such as staff meetings, quarterly socials, outings, among others.
• Always maintain a “can-do” and positive attitude in accepting assignments and working with any other personnel.

Professional Development

• Attend on-the-job trainings or internal/external seminars for professional development, as scheduled.
• Request from the Senior Accounting Specialist and Finance Analyst or Accounting Manager Performance Appraisal Report (PAR) for each engagement.
• Comply in all required examinations initiated by the division (Diagnostic Exam, etc.).
• Participate in all internal audits of the division (IQCR, GTAR, etc.) as well as on external audits as deemed necessary.
• Accomplish Individual Development Plan and discuss with assigned coach.
• Reach out to mentors and attend mentoring and coaching activities.

Administrative Functions

• Comply with Firm and BPS Division administrative processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure proper warehousing of working files and documents.
• Complete all required monitoring and surveys in a timely manner.
• Complete and submit accurate time reports in a timely manner.
• Always ensure confidentiality of engagement. The staff should not disclose or make use of any information that s/he may acquire during the engagement other than to properly perform his/her work in connection therewith.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
• Certified Public Accountant is an advantage
• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Well-developed communication (oral and written) skills
• Good interpersonal skills and positive work attitude.