Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Job Summary The Accounting and Payroll Specialist oversees end-to-end payroll administration, ensures strict compliance with Philippine labor and tax regulations, and maintains accurate financial records. Operating closely with the Accounting team, this role is key to maintaining General Ledger (GL) accuracy, managing government reporting, and serving as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries.

Core Responsibilities

End-to-End Payroll Management: Process regular, accurate, and timely payroll cycles, including wage calculations, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and benefits.

Compliance & Statutory Filing: Prepare, reconcile, and file monthly/annual payroll taxes and statutory contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR 1601-C / 2316).

General Ledger Reconciliation: Partner with the accounting team to map payroll data, post journal entries, and perform monthly GL balance sheet reconciliations.

Record Keeping & Audit Support: Maintain up-to-date, confidential employee master files and payroll records ready for internal/external financial audits.

Employee Relations & Support: Resolve employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies, tax computations, and benefits administration promptly and professionally.

Policy & Process Improvement: Review, update, and implement robust payroll controls, procedures, and self-service initiatives.

Qualifications (Must-Haves) Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: 2-3 years of hands-on experience handling full-cycle payroll processing and payroll accounting.

Regulatory Expertise: In-depth understanding of Philippine Labor Code, BIR tax computations, and government statutory regulations (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG).

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, logical formulas) and experience using automated payroll software/ERP systems.

Core Competencies: High level of accuracy, strong numerical reasoning, exceptional confidentiality, and clear written/verbal communication skills.