Bookkeeper — GAAP & Payroll Specialist

The Back Room Limited; Masamat; On-site; PHP 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Back Room Limited seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and assist with financial reporting in the Philippines.

You will handle invoices, payments, A/P and A/R, bank reconciliations, ledgers, and financial statements while also assisting with payroll and tax return preparation. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to accounting principles.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of responsible accounting and bookkeeping experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is preferred.
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Adaptable and willing to learn and progress in career.
• Must keep client matters strictly confidential.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Hands-on QuickBooks experience; familiarity with other systems is a plus.
• Familiar with common accounting integrations (e.g., Bill.com, Divvy).

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and analyse financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Code and reconcile payments and receipts.
• Maintain client ledgers for cash-basis and accrual-basis accounting.
• Prepare schedules and reports as requested by clients and supervisors.
• Reconcile cash and credit card accounts to the general ledger.
• Review and post broker statements.
• Process payroll or assist with payroll.
• Generate 1099s and W-2s for clients.
• Prepare sales and personal property tax returns if needed.
• Assist with basic tax return preparation knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned by accountants or partners.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

General ledger

Financial reporting

GAAP

QuickBooks

Xero

Intacct

Bill.com

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Intacct

Bill.com

Divvy

Job description

The Back Room Limited seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and assist with financial reporting in the Philippines.

You will handle invoices, payments, A/P and A/R, bank reconciliations, ledgers, and financial statements while also assisting with payroll and tax return preparation. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to accounting principles.