Accounting Specialist: Month-End & Reporting

Universal Colorfoods Corporation; Pampanga; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Colorfoods Corporation in Pampanga, Philippines is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting. The role requires integrity, accuracy, and strong communication with internal teams.

The successful candidate will handle month-end close, bank reconciliations, tax filings, asset registers, inventory reconciliation, and audits, ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Finance, or related field.
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• At least 2–3 years’ experience in general accounting.
• Knowledgeable in month-end and year-end financial statement closing processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Willing to travel and render overtime, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain daily financial transactions in the accounting system or Excel monitoring.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Ensure timely submission of financial statements.
• Review invoices and supporting documents.
• Verify and process supplier invoices and payment requests.
• Prepare payment schedules and coordinate disbursements.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items.
• Generate reports on revenue, expenses, and account balances.
• Support and consolidate budget preparation and forecasting activities.
• Assist in variance analysis and account analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and government regulations.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documents.
• Assist during internal and external audits.
• Prepare documentation for tax filings and government reportorial requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Monitor deadlines to ensure timely submission of requirements.
• Prepare payroll per cut off.
• Prepare payslips.
• Assist in payroll-related accounting entries.
• Reconcile payroll accounts
• Record government contributions and payroll-related liabilities.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Conduct quarterly fixed asset count and reconcile with the fixed asset register.
• Ensure proper tagging of fixed assets.
• Reconcile inventory records with accounting records.
• Assist in inventory counts and reconciliation.
• Analyze inventory variances and adjustments.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives within the accounting function.
• Provide support to other departments regarding financial matters.
• Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidential information handling

Overtime willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy/Finance/related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Universal Colorfoods Corporation in Pampanga, Philippines is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting. The role requires integrity, accuracy, and strong communication with internal teams.

The successful candidate will handle month-end close, bank reconciliations, tax filings, asset registers, inventory reconciliation, and audits, ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations.