AP/AR Specialist

m2.0 communications inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

m2.0 communications inc. is seeking a seasoned Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist to manage end-to-end finance operations in a dynamic environment in the Philippines.

You will sign off on invoices, monitor aging, and lead collections while ensuring accuracy between AR subledger and GL. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accountancy (CPA preferred), 3–5 years in AR/AP, strong credit and EWT/BIR knowledge, and the ability to coach a small team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field; CPA preferred.
• 3–5 years of combined AR and AP experience.
• Strong knowledge of credit and collection practices, AP processes, and BIR EWT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review, approve, and sign off on sales invoices, official receipts, and collection reports.
• Monitor AR aging; proactively oversee collection follow-ups on overdue accounts.
• Escalate delinquent or disputed accounts to Finance Director; coordinate with Sales/Account Management on client relations.
• Reconcile AR subledger to general ledger at month-end with zero unresolved differences.
• Implement, enforce, and improve AR policies, terms, and collection procedures.
• Prepare AR performance reports (DSO, collection efficiency, aging analysis).
• Recruit, onboard, and train new AR Specialists; provide coaching and feedback.
• Review and update AR process documentation to reflect best practices.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Credit & collections

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

BIR compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

CPA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

• Review, approve, and sign off on sales invoices, official receipts, and collection reports prepared by AR Specialists before submission.
• Monitor and analyze AR aging reports daily; proactively initiate and oversee collection follow-up on all overdue accounts.
• Escalate delinquent or disputed accounts to the Finance Director; coordinate with the Sales / Account Management team on client relationship-sensitive collection actions.
• Ensure the AR subledger balances are reconciled against the general ledger at month-end with zero unresolved differences.
• Implement, enforce, and continuously improve AR policies, client credit terms, and collection procedures.
• Prepare AR performance reports for management, including Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), collection efficiency ratios, and aging bucket analysis.
• Recruit, onboard, and train new AR Specialists; conduct regular performance check-ins and provide developmental feedback.
• Review and update the AR process documentation to reflect current best practices and system capabilities.

Accounts Payable

• Independently process vendor invoices from receipt through approval and payment.
• Perform invoice matching and ensure proper authorization levels are obtained before any payment is processed.
• Prepare payment vouchers, online payment instructions, and fund transfer requests within agreed credit terms.
• Maintain a complete and up-to-date vendor master file, including all accreditation documents.
• Compute and apply expanded withholding taxes (EWT) on all vendor payments; prepare and issue BIR Form 2307 quarterly.
• Assist the Senior Accountant in the monthly and quarterly EWT return filings for Media Meter, Inc.
• Reconcile the AP subledger against the general ledger for Media Meter at month-end.
• Provide complete AP schedules and supporting documents for Media Meter's external and internal audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or related field; CPA preferred
• At least 3-5 years of combined AR and AP experience
• Strong knowledge of credit and collection practices, accounts payable processes, and BIR EWT compliance
• Demonstrated ability to manage dual responsibilities across two entities simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills for leading a team of AR Specialists
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced MS Excel