Accounting Associate

• Billing and Collection Management
  
  

Invoice Processing: Review, print, and distribute sales invoices to clients via email, messenger, or courier.

Document Validation: Ensure all billings are supported by a Bill of Materials (BOM), Deal Registration, Client PO/Signed Proposal, Contract, or Milestone Sign-off.

Accounts Receivable (AR): Maintain the AR schedule and provide regular reports to the Accounting Officer.

Collection Follow-up: Coordinate with Sales and Clients for updated ARs. Monitor BPI credits and match payments against outstanding invoices.

Receipting: Issue and scan Official Receipts (OR) to clients.

Conflict Resolution: Liaise with Account Executives to resolve billing issues and ensure prompt payment.

Tax Compliance: Collect, reconcile, and monitor BIR Form 2307 from clients on a monthly and quarterly basis.

• Disbursements and Payables
  
  

Purchase Orders (PO): Prepare and review POs for principals and suppliers. Ensure accuracy against BOM and quotations, validating applicable VAT and Royalty Taxes.

Bank Transactions: * Prepare Telegraphic Transfer forms and dollar purchase applications for foreign principals.

Submit documents for endorsement to the President and coordinate bank processing via messenger (12 PM cutoff).

Handle Manager’s Check applications for business permits and taxes.

Payment Processing: Prepare supplier payments, journal entries, and Bizlink uploads for Accounting Officer review.

Accounts Payable (AP): Maintain AP aging reports, send proofs of payment to suppliers, and follow up on their Official Receipts.

Tax Issuance: Prepare and distribute BIR Form 2307 to suppliers.

• General Accounting and Financial Reporting
  
  

Voucher Preparation: Generate transaction vouchers for monthly FS closing (Accruals, Reversals, Bank Interest, and Bizlink charges).

Employee Claims: Collate and review employee liquidation and reimbursement reports for company policy compliance. Submit summaries for payroll endorsement.

External Coordination: Transmit financial documents (Check Vouchers, SI, OR, Petty Cash reports) to outsourced accountants

QuickBooks Management: Coordinate with outsourced partners regarding QB transaction entries, BPI references, and SAWT preparation.

• Administrative and Statutory Support
  
  

Forms Maintenance: Manage the inventory of BIR pre-printed booklets (SI, OR) and internal templates (Liquidation, Reimbursement, PR). Coordinate with BIR-accredited printers for replenishment.

Audit Readiness: Scan and organize documents for internal retention, BIR audits, and external financial audits.

Special Projects: Undertake ad-hoc accounting tasks and internal projects as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, or Financial Management.
• Certification: While a CPA license is not required, being a Registered Cost Accountant or Certified Bookkeeper is a significant advantage.
• At least 1–2 years of solid experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Proficient in handling Form 2307 (Certificate of Creditable Tax Withheld at Source) for both clients and suppliers.
• Familiarity with VAT and Royalty Tax applications on purchases.
• Experience in reconciling books for Summary Alphanumeric Tax Pipeline preparation.
• Experience with online corporate banking platforms
• Knowledge of Telegraphic Transfers and dollar purchase applications for foreign principal payments.
• Experience in preparing Manager’s Check applications for government permits and taxes
• QuickBooks Online , Must have hands-on experience as the role coordinates directly with outsourced accountants using this platform.
• Ability to maintain aging schedules and summary reports using formulas
• Ability to validate Sales Invoices against complex supporting documents like Bill of Materials and Deal Registration Forms.
• Experience in managing the inventory and BIR-compliant printing of official accounting booklets
• Skilled in preparing General Transaction Vouchers, monthly accruals, and liquidating employee cash advances.

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