General Accountant

AE - BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING INC; Quezon City; Híbrido; PHP 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AE - BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING INC is seeking a General Accountant in Quezon City. The role covers general ledger, reconciliations, tax filings, financial reporting, and compliance with Philippine standards. On-site or hybrid with overtime during peak periods.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in accounting, strong BIR and tax knowledge, proficiency in major accounting software, and excellent English/Filipino communication skills. Early applications encouraged.

Formación

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (required or equivalent).
• CPA license is preferred, especially for senior roles; may accept junior candidates without board.
• 2–5 years general accounting experience, with audit exposure preferred.
• Hands-on with BIR filings, month-end close, and reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of PFRS, PFRS for SMEs, and National Internal Revenue Code.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare journal entries, adjustments, and month-end postings.
• Maintain BIR-registered books and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure compliance of invoices with BIR rules including EOPT Act.
• Reconcile bank, petty cash, intercompany, AP/AR, and balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support SEC eFAST filings.

Conocimientos

General accounting experience

BIR filings

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Audit support

Attention to detail

English and Filipino communication

Educación

BS Accountancy

Certified Public Accountant (PRC)

Herramientas

QuickBooks

Xero

SAP Business One

NetSuite

Oracle

Descripción del empleo

About the role

As a General Accountant, you will maintain accurate and complete books of accounts while supporting compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards, BIR rules, SEC requirements, and government-mandated contributions. The role covers general ledger management, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, tax filings, reporting, and financial compliance. This is a Monday-to-Friday position based onsite or under a hybrid arrangement, with overtime required during peak periods such as month-end close, BIR deadlines, and the annual audit.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, adjustments, cash vouchers, cash receipts, trial balances, and month-end general ledger postings.

• Maintain BIR-registered books of accounts, including manual, loose-leaf, or CAS/CBA records.

• Maintain the fixed asset register and calculate depreciation.

• Ensure sales invoices and supporting documents comply with BIR requirements, including the EOPT Act.

• Reconcile bank, petty cash, intercompany, balance sheet, accounts payable, and accounts receivable accounts.

• Reconcile Certificates of Creditable Tax Withheld received from customers.

• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and the year-end Audited Financial Statements package.

• Coordinate with external auditors and support the filing of AFS and GIS through SEC eFAST.

• Prepare and file BIR returns through eFPS, including withholding tax, VAT, income tax, QAP, SAWT, SLSP, and alphalists.

• Reconcile and remit SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions, including loan amortizations.

• Support the calculation of 13th-month pay, final pay, and annualized withholding tax.

• Review supplier invoices, check vouchers, and payment runs while applying the correct withholding taxes.

• Monitor customer billing, collections, and accounts receivable aging.

• Prepare management reports, budget-versus-actual variance analysis, and cash flow reports.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, permit renewals, government registration renewals, BIR letters of authority, and tax assessments.

• Maintain effective internal controls and complete accounting documentation.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy degree.

• Certified Public Accountant licensed by the PRC is preferred and required for senior roles; BSA graduates who have not yet taken the board examination may be considered for junior roles.

• Two to five years of general accounting experience, preferably including audit experience.

• Hands‑on experience with BIR filings, month‑end close, and account reconciliations.

• Strong knowledge of PFRS, PFRS for SMEs, and the National Internal Revenue Code as amended by TRAIN, CREATE, and EOPT.

• Proficiency with eFPS, Alphalist Data Entry, and SEC eFAST.

• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, SAP Business One, NetSuite, or Oracle.

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and formulas.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.

• Strong understanding of BIR deadlines and the ability to meet them reliably.

• Good English and Filipino communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure during peak accounting, tax, and audit periods.