General Accounting Staff

Penscott Corporation; Philippines; On-site; PHP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Penscott Corporation is seeking a General Accounting Staff to support daily accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records. Responsibilities include posting journal entries, maintaining GL accounts, handling AP/AR, and performing reconciliations.

The role supports month-end and year-end closing and aids in internal and external audits. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–2 years of General Accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in General Accounting or similar role.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with GL, AP, AR, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Record and post daily accounting transactions and journal entries.
• Maintain General Ledger accounts and ensure accuracy.
• Process AP/AR transactions and support reconciliations.
• Perform bank and intercompany reconciliations where applicable.
• Assist in month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Support preparation of financial reports and accounting schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The General Accounting Staff is responsible for supporting the company’s day-to-day accounting operations and maintaining accurate and complete financial records. This role handles general accounting transactions, reconciliations, documentation, and month-end closing activities while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Record and post daily accounting transactions and journal entries.

• Maintain and update General Ledger (GL) accounts.

• Prepare and process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions.

• Perform regular bank, vendor, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Review invoices, receipts, billing documents, and other supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Prepare accounting schedules and supporting documents for month-end and year-end closing.

• Assist in monitoring and reconciling intercompany transactions, if applicable.

• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and files.

• Assist in preparing documents required for internal and external audits.

• Support tax and statutory reporting requirements as assigned.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounting records and transactions.

• Ensure accounting transactions are properly documented and recorded in a timely manner.

• Assist with financial data analysis and other accounting-related reports.

• Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor or Manager.

What we're looking?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 1-2 years of experience in General Accounting or a similar accounting position.

• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Experience with General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bank reconciliations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Able to handle confidential financial information with professionalism.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.