Junior Accountant

Stretch Distribution Inc.; Legazpi; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Stretch Distribution Inc. in Legazpi, Philippines, is hiring a Junior Accountant to support daily accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records.

You will assist with reconciliations, tax reports, payroll support, and asset management in compliance with Philippine regulations. You’ll gain hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities, and tax compliance while working with tools like QuickBooks, Xero, and SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Finance, or related field.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to two years of general accounting experience welcome.
• CPA licence is an advantage but not required for this junior role.
• Basic knowledge of Philippine Accounting Standards and BIR tax compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, Xero, or SAP.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organisation, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, monitor billing schedules, and prepare payment vouchers.
• Record collection receipts, track customer receivables, and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Prepare and post daily journal entries in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or SAP.
• Maintain and organise financial documentation, including invoices, receipts, and vouchers.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations by verifying statement balances against general ledger records.
• Investigate and report reconciliation discrepancies to the Accounting Manager.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of monthly and quarterly tax returns (BIR Forms 0619-E, 1601-EQ, 2550Q).
• Support accurate computation and documentation of Expanded Withholding Tax and VAT.
• Assist with bi-monthly payroll records and government contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG).
• Support asset tagging and periodic inventory audits.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy / related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

SAP

Job description

About the role

As a Junior Accountant, you will support the finance team with daily accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, assist with reconciliations, and help prepare financial and tax reports in compliance with Philippine regulations. This role offers an opportunity to build practical experience across accounts payable and receivable, general ledger activities, tax compliance, payroll support, and asset management.

Key responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, monitor billing schedules, and prepare payment vouchers.

• Record collection receipts, track customer receivables, and follow up on outstanding balances.

• Prepare and post daily journal entries in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or SAP.

• Maintain and organise physical and digital financial documentation, including invoices, receipts, and vouchers.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations by verifying statement balances against general ledger records.

• Investigate and report reconciliation discrepancies to the Accounting Manager.

• Assist with the preparation and filing of monthly and quarterly tax returns, including BIR Forms 0619-E, 1601-EQ, and 2550Q.

• Support the accurate computation and documentation of Expanded Withholding Tax and Value Added Tax.

• Assist with preparing bi‑monthly payroll records and government‑mandated contributions for SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag‑IBIG.

• Support asset tagging and periodic inventory audits.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Finance, or a related field.

• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to two years of general accounting experience are welcome to apply.

• CPA licence is an advantage but is not required for this junior‑level role.

• Basic knowledge of Philippine Accounting Standards and BIR tax compliance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables.

• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or SAP.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organisation, and willingness to learn.