Accounting Specialist (MYOB or XERO expert)

JO 15177 | Accounting Specialist (MYOB or XERO expert) for Building/Construction Industry

Work Arrangement: Part-time | 20 hours/ week | 4 hours a day

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (AUST)

Why choose Remote Staff?

• 100% Work from Home. No office-based setups. Manage your time efficiently and enjoy work-life balance.
• 15+ years in the remote work industry. We’ve helped more than 8K Filipinos establish virtual careers with international clients since 2007.
• Competitive and negotiable compensation (depending on skill level & experience)
• 100% coverage on Government Contributions Remittance* to SSS, Philhealth, and Pag-ibig. Traditional employment set-ups cover only 50%, while you shoulder the other half as a salary deduction.
• Terms and conditions apply.
  
  

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an Accounting Specialist (Part-time) who will work hand in hand with the company owner, to manage essential financial functions, including payroll, invoicing, and basic accounting tasks, with potential for the role to expand into a full-time position as the company grows. This position is ideal for an accountant with knowledge or experience in the Australian building and construction industry, who is comfortable with setting up accounting systems from scratch and managing financial operations in a startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Management: Process weekly payroll for casual employees using timesheets submitted via Dropbox, in compliance with the Building and Construction Award 2020.
• Invoicing: Prepare and send invoices for 5-10 clients using a pre-defined schedule of rates; integrate invoicing with the company’s operational software (Traffio).
• Accounting System Setup: Establish and configure MYOB or Xero (final choice to be determined) for seamless payroll and invoicing functions.
• Financial Reporting: Generate weekly summaries of payroll expenses and invoicing to support management’s financial oversight.
• Basic Ledger Maintenance: Manage basic ledgers and assist with financial record-keeping for the business.
• Client Interaction: Handle basic client queries regarding invoices and payments, maintaining a professional and proactive communication style.
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

• In-depth experience with MYOB or Xero is essential; ability to set up and configure accounting software from scratch.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, proactive in reaching out to clarify information or address issues via Zoom, and other communication tools and channels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, adapting to new processes as the business grows.
• Experience with generating summary reports and managing ledgers is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Comfortable interacting with clients regarding invoices and payments, maintaining a professional demeanor.
  
  

Desired Candidate Qualities

• Strong understanding of Australian payroll and invoicing practices, ideally with experience in the building and construction industry.
• Familiarity with the Building and Construction Award 2020 or previous experience working with clients in the construction industry is a plus.
  
  

Note: Please prepare your Government IDs (TIN, SSS, Philhealth, Pag-ibig) as part of the application and placement process. In the event of placement to a contract with a client, you will be required to submit a copy of your BIR 2303 (Certificate of Registration) as part of compliance with government regulations.