Overview
This full-time Junior Accountant role is for a growing business based in the United States. The position offers the opportunity to learn new skills while demonstrating skills from prior experience. Day-to-day tasks vary, so flexibility is important. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, effective teamwork, and a desire to learn.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue customer invoices based on regular billing cycles
- Ensure timely and accurate billing in accordance with customer contracts, service agreements, or standard billing terms
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate billing records for all clients
- Send invoices to clients through appropriate channels
- Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to validate billable services and ensure invoice accuracy
- Investigate and promptly resolve billing discrepancies (e.g., incorrect rates or service descriptions)
- Respond to client inquiries or complaints related to billing in a timely and professional manner
- Process invoice adjustments, apply credits, and issue revised invoices as necessary
- Monitor daily payments and outstanding receivables using aging reports
- Record all received payments accurately in the accounting system
- Reconcile collected payments with bank statements and address discrepancies
- Process credit card payments, including handling declined or unapproved transactions
- Send overdue notices and conduct regular, professional follow-ups to ensure prompt payment and resolution of unpaid accounts
- Communicate with clients regarding payment collections using email, phone calls, and formal letters
- Manage the billing and collections process to resolve billing issues, identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and improve procedures, and perform other billing and collection-related duties as needed
Requirements (Required Core Competencies)
- Organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple accounting responsibilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing financial data, entries, and reports
- Ability to meet strict deadlines, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end tasks, while maintaining quality under pressure
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to communicate financial information clearly to both accounting and non-accounting colleagues
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 1–3 years of Accounts Receivable and/or Billing and Collection experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Outlook
- CPA or CMA is a plus but not required
- Familiarity with Workday, HubSpot, Shopify, and Stripe is a plus but not required
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: PHP 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
- Permanent work-from-home setup
- Company equipment provided
- Government-mandated benefits employer share
- Internet stipends upon regularization
- HMO Coverage upon regularization (with an option to enroll as early as Day 1)
- PTO credits and service incentive leaves
- Major spring and winter company live events
- Monthly employee appreciation virtual events
- Company-provided career skills training courses
- Industry-leading salary packages
Location & Work Schedule
- Work Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
- Workdays: Monday through Friday