General Ledger Accountant
Job Summary
We are looking for a meticulous and proactive General Ledger Accountant to join our finance team to maintain financial records, perform reconciliations, and support closing activities. The ideal candidate possesses a strong grasp of accounting principles and thrives in a fast-paced BPO environment. This role ensures compliance with financial regulations and collaborates with departments for accurate reporting.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the general ledger
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in general ledger accounting
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, amortizations, and adjustments
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts such as payroll liabilities, vendor payables, and intercompany transactions
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Analyze financial transactions and recommend corrections or improvements
- Support internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation
- Ensure compliance with Philippine tax regulations and applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP)
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial data aligns with operational activities
- Monitor budget variances and assist in financial forecasting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA certification is an advantage
- 2+ years of experience in general ledger accounting, preferably in a BPO or shared services environment
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, D365) and Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Experience working with multinational clients or handling foreign currency transactions is a plus
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines