Junior Accountant

Jobtailor; Philippines; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced accounting professional in the Philippines to maintain accurate books, manage tax compliance, and support month-end processes. The role requires 3+ years in a similar position, fluency in English, and strong Excel skills.

Knowledge of Sage Intacct and payroll/tax remittances is valued. The successful candidate will liaise with the BIR, SEC, and local regulators, prepare timely financial statements, and support cash flow forecasting and treasury activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
• Direct experience with Philippines tax legislation and compliance.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Proficient in using accounting software and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and supporting records according to company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations and ensure compliance with internal financial controls.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports for management reporting.
• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and audit ready.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns in compliance with Bureau of Internal Revenue requirements.
• Calculate and file VAT, Expanded Withholding Tax, Final Withholding Tax, and other applicable local taxes.
• Prepare annual income tax returns and supporting tax schedules.
• Manage tax calendars and statutory filing deadlines.
• Liaise with the BIR and other government agencies.
• Support BIR audits, tax assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain compliance with SEC, LGU, and other local regulatory filings.
• Monitor changes in Philippine tax legislation and advise management.
• Monitor customer collections and aged receivables.
• Follow up with local customers regarding outstanding balances and payment queries.
• Support customer invoicing and local tax invoicing compliance.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Partner with sales and operations teams to improve collections and cash flow.
• Review supplier invoices for accuracy and tax compliance.
• Apply and report withholding taxes correctly.
• Process supplier payments according to company policies.
• Support cash flow forecasting and treasury activities.
• Maintain vendor records and documentation compliance.
• Review payroll accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Support payroll tax compliance, remittances, and filings.
• Coordinate with payroll providers and HR on employee statutory obligations.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial accounting

Bank reconciliations

Tax compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Accounting Qualification

Tools

Sage Intacct

Yooz

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and supporting records according to company policies and applicable accounting standards
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations and ensure compliance with internal financial controls
• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial statements and supporting schedules
• Prepare financial analyses and reports for management reporting
• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and audit ready
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns in compliance with Bureau of Internal Revenue requirements
• Calculate and file VAT, Expanded Withholding Tax, Final Withholding Tax, and other applicable local taxes
• Prepare annual income tax returns and supporting tax schedules
• Manage tax calendars and statutory filing deadlines
• Liaise with the BIR and other government agencies
• Support BIR audits, tax assessments, and compliance reviews
• Maintain compliance with SEC, LGU, and other local regulatory filings
• Monitor changes in Philippine tax legislation and advise management
• Monitor customer collections and aged receivables
• Follow up with local customers regarding outstanding balances and payment queries
• Support customer invoicing and local tax invoicing compliance
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Partner with sales and operations teams to improve collections and cash flow
• Review supplier invoices for accuracy and tax compliance
• Apply and report withholding taxes correctly
• Process supplier payments according to company policies
• Support cash flow forecasting and treasury activities
• Maintain vendor records and documentation compliance
• Review payroll accounting entries and reconciliations
• Support payroll tax compliance, remittances, and filings
• Coordinate with payroll providers and HR on employee statutory obligations

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in a similar role
• Direct experience with Philippines tax legislation and compliance
• Hold a relevant Accounting Qualification
• Experience with accounting software packages; knowledge of Sage Intacct and Yooz valuable but not required
• Proven ability to learn new software packages
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products, primarily Excel, including Pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Good organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Keen attention to detail with large data sets
• Ability to plan and prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively when an issue prevents a deadline from being met
• Proactive approach to issue resolution and follow-up
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Excellent communication skillsSelf-starter able to work independently and as part of a team

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing tax returns, and ensuring compliance with Philippine tax legislation. Proficient in financial analysis, reporting, and managing customer collections while supporting payroll and treasury activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Philippines Tax Legislation Compliance
• Accounting Qualification
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Accounting Software Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Bank Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• Accruals
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Tax Return Preparation
• Financial Reporting
• Customer Collections
• Supplier Payment Processing
• Payroll Accounting
• Cash Flow Forecasting

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication
• Proactive Problem Solving
• Multitasking Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Relevant Accounting Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Bureau of Internal Revenue
• SEC Compliance
• Local Regulatory Filings
• VAT
• Withholding Tax

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Sage Intacct
• Yooz