Staff Accountant

IQBackOffice; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

IQBackOffice is seeking a Staff Accountant to assist in creating accurate and timely financial records and reports for our clients. You will participate in core accounting functions including AP, AR, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation, and the monthly close, ensuring data integrity across ledgers.

The role requires analytical thinking, strong English communication, and attention to detail as you prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, assist with audits, and contribute to reliable

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in accounting or related discipline.
• 2-3 years of public or private accounting experience; CPA license optional.
• Advanced knowledge of debits/credits and financial statements.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle or similar accounting systems.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical problem solving and attention to detail.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and MS Office.
• Organized with attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling collaboration within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in corporate accounting including but not limited to AP, AR, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation, prepaid, cash planning, lease accounting, and the closing process.
• Reconcile and prepare journal entries for monthly bank statement activity.
• Prepares and records asset, liability, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information on a monthly basis.
• Review and prepare journal entries for corporate expense reports and credit card spend.
• Reconcile and prepare journal entries for prepaid expense amortization.
• Performs account analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including cash.
• Prepares and post monthly consolidating entries multiple times per month.
• Collaborates with client management to ensure a complete and accurate month-end close.
• Assists with drafting and tie out of annual financial reporting and other ad hoc reporting.
• Analyzes financial statements for discrepancies.
• Supports statutory audits.
• Maintain accurate process and procedures for all reports and tasks.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in accounting or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the client in creating accurate and timely financial records and reports

Responsibilities

• Assist in corporate accounting including but not limited to AP, AR, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation, prepaid, cash planning, lease accounting, and the closing process
• Reconcile and prepare journal entries for monthly bank statement activity
• Prepares and records asset, liability, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information on a monthly basis
• Review and prepare journal entries for corporate expense reports and credit card spend
• Reconcile and prepare journal entries for prepaid expense amortization
• Performs account analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including cash
• Prepares and post monthly consolidating entries multiple times per month
• Collaborates with client management to ensure a complete and accurate month-end close
• Assists with drafting and tie out of annual financial reporting and other ad hoc reporting
• Analyzes financial statements for discrepancies
• Supports statutory audits
• Maintain accurate process and procedures for all reports and tasks.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in accounting or related discipline required
• 2-3 years of public or private accounting experience with or withoutCPA license
• Advanced knowledge of debits/credits and financial statements
• Experience with sophisticated accounting systems (i.e., SAP, Oracle, etc.) is preferred
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical problem solving and attention to detail
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and various Microsoft Office applications
• Organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize
• Strong interpersonal skills allowing for ability to effectively collaborate within a team setting