Job Description
The Accounting Assistant provides support to the Finance team by handling Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, billing, collection follow-ups, and other general accounting tasks. This role helps ensure the accurate and timely processing of customer invoices and payments, maintains healthy AR ageing, and assists with financial reporting and month-end closing activities in compliance with company finance policies and internal controls.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
- Assist in the preparation and posting of accounting entries for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and the General Ledger
- Support accounts payable processes, including matching supplier invoices with supporting documents such as Purchase Orders (PO), Delivery Receipts (DR), and Sales Orders (SO)
- Perform bank reconciliations and monitor petty cash transactions
- Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized accounting records and files
- Support month-end and periodic closing activities
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to obtain missing documents or clarify discrepancies
- Ensure proper filing and documentation of financial records in both softcopy and hardcopy formats
- Prepare basic reports, schedules, and summaries using Excel
- Assist with inventory, fixed asset, and expense tracking when required
- Carry out other accounting and administrative tasks as assigned by the Accountant
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- You must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
- You must have at least 1–2 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance; fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.
- You must have a basic understanding of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, including invoicing, collections follow-up, and simple financial reporting.
- You must be proficient in Microsoft 365 business applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with accounting systems like QuickBooks is a plus.
- You must be detail-oriented, able to work independently, manage multiple priorities efficiently, and meet deadlines consistently.
Work Schedule: Regular shift (8 am – 5 pm)
Work Setup: Onsite - Alabang, Muntinlupa City