Senior Accountant

eClerx; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

eClerx is seeking a Senior Accountant in Metro Manila to lead month-end close, ensure accuracy of financial records, and prepare formal financial statements. You will handle accruals, reconciliations, payroll entries, and analyses to support reporting and audits.

Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, AR and AP teams, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. A Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in full-cycle or general accounting.
• Strong experience with month-end and year-end closing.
• Hands-on experience with accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, payroll accounting, and GL activities.
• Experience preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and calculate monthly accruals, prepayments, provisions, and adjusting entries.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate items.
• Prepare and post journal entries for payroll and other transactions.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and verify transactions.
• Identify discrepancies and accounting issues.
• Maintain accurate GL records in line with standards and company policies.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analyses for reports and audits.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Assist audits with schedules and documentation.
• Suggest improvements to accounting processes and controls.
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, AR, AP to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing high-level accounting activities, supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records. This role handles complex accounting tasks such as accrual calculations, bank reconciliations, payroll entries, account analysis, and month-end adjustments. The Senior Accountant also supports the preparation of formal financial statements and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and review month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and closing adjustments.
• Prepare and calculate monthly accruals, prepayments, provisions, and other adjusting entries.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unusual items.
• Prepare and post journal entries for payroll, accruals, reclassifications, depreciation, and other accounting transactions.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are properly recorded and supported.
• Review account balances and identify discrepancies, unusual fluctuations, and potential accounting issues.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and complete general ledger records in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare supporting schedules and account analyses for financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Prepare formal financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and related schedules.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and other teams to resolve accounting issues.
• Perform other accounting and financial reporting activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a full-cycle or general accounting environment.
• Strong experience in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Hands-on experience with accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, payroll accounting, and general ledger activities.
• Experience preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.