Junior Accountant in Makati City / 2 days ago

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Junior Accountant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for accounting professionals with at least one year of relevant experience who are looking to expand their expertise in accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and general accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Apply daily cash receipts to customer accounts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Research and resolve unapplied, misapplied, short-paid, or overpaid customer payments.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for all cash application activities.
• Aid with processing vendor bills, including coding, matching supporting documentation, and entering transactions into the accounting system.
• Support vendor statement reconciliations and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Aid with month-end close activities, including general ledger account reconciliations and account analysis.
• Maintain organized accounting records and audit-ready documentation.
• Aid with internal and external audit requests as needed.
• Support ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects assigned by the Accounting team.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items between the general ledger and supporting records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, or accounts payable.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and basic formulas.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NetSuite ERP or other cloud-based accounting systems.
• Experience in cash application, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general ledger accounting.
• Experience working in a high-volume transaction environment.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and month-end close procedures.