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Bookkeeper Accounting Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Makati City - Philippines
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
28 October 2026 (17 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
25 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the organizations day-to-day accounting operations with primary responsibility for bookkeeping general ledger activities accounts payable and receivable bank reconciliations tax compliance payroll support and month-end closing.
The role requires a hands-on accounting professional who can maintain accurate financial records identify and resolve discrepancies manage accounting documentation and coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
General Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate and timely accounting records and general ledger entries.
- Record and process day-to-day financial transactions including receipts disbursements adjustments and journal entries.
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies or unusual transactions.
- Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Ensure accounting records are complete accurate properly documented and readily available for review or audit.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Manage and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Review and process supplier invoices payment requests customer payments and other supporting documents.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and coordinate collection follow-ups when necessary.
- Coordinate with Procurement and Operations regarding vendor payments disbursements and payment schedules.
- Reconcile AP/AR balances and investigate outstanding or unreconciled items.
Bank & Cash Reconciliation
- Perform regular reconciliation of bank accounts credit cards petty cash and other cash-related accounts.
- Match deposits collections payments and disbursements against accounting records and bank statements.
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items discrepancies duplicate postings and timing differences.
- Maintain accurate cash and cash equivalent records.
Tax Compliance
- Prepare and assist with timely filing of applicable BIR tax returns and compliance requirements.
- Support the preparation of VAT withholding tax percentage tax and other applicable tax filings.
- Maintain tax-related schedules documentation and supporting records.
- Monitor filing deadlines and coordinate with the Head of Accounting to ensure compliance with Philippine tax regulations.
Payroll Support
- Assist with payroll processing and reconciliation.
- Prepare and verify payroll-related computations and supporting schedules.
- Assist in the computation and processing of statutory contributions including SSS PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG.
- Coordinate with HR or payroll service providers regarding payroll-related requirements and discrepancies.
Reporting & Audit Support
- Prepare financial reports schedules reconciliations and accounting summaries as requested by the Head of Accounting.
- Provide supporting documents and schedules for internal and external audits.
- Maintain organised accounting records invoices receipts and other financial documentation.
- Assist in identifying process gaps and implementing improvements to accounting controls and workflows.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Maintain accounting workflows and documentation within the organisations systems.
- Assist in the transition and maintenance of financial workflows through ClickUp or similar platforms.
- Support the implementation and improvement of accounting processes as the business grows.
- Adapt to new accounting payroll and workflow management systems as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accountancy Accounting Technology Financial Management or a related field.
- At least 3-4 years of relevant experience in general accounting bookkeeping or a similar role.
- Hands-on experience in general accounting bank reconciliation AP/AR and month-end closing.
- Working knowledge of Philippine tax compliance and BIR filing requirements.
- Experience with payroll processing and statutory contributions is preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial documentation.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Able to work independently and manage multiple accounting deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Technical Skills
Required:
- Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
- Accounting software such as QuickBooks Online Xero SAP or similar ERP/accounting systems
- Google Workspace
Preferred / Willing to Learn:
- ClickUp or similar workflow management platforms
- BIR eFPS and online filing systems
- HR/payroll platforms such as EoR People Matters or similar systems
Key Competencies
- Accounting Accuracy Maintains accurate financial records and ensures transactions are properly supported and reconciled.
- Attention to Detail Able to identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues promptly.
- Integrity & Confidentiality Handles sensitive financial and employee information responsibly.
- Ownership & Accountability Takes ownership of assigned accounting processes and follows through on deadlines.
- Communication Coordinates effectively with internal departments vendors and other stakeholders.
- Organization & Time Management Manages multiple accounting activities and regulatory deadlines effectively.
- Adaptability Comfortable working with evolving processes systems and business requirements.
- Problem Solving Investigates discrepancies and identifies practical solutions to accounting and process issues.
