Accountant (Payroll & Tax Compliance) - Philippine Operations

C9 Teams; Angeles; Hybrid; PHP 502,200 - 725,400; Full time

Job summary

C9 Teams in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines, is seeking an Accountant for Payroll & Tax Compliance. This hybrid role covers end-to-end payroll processing, tax filings, and government remittances, ensuring compliance with Philippine regulations.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of payroll accounting experience and a strong grasp of BIR rules. You will handle SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG contributions, annual adjustments, and payroll-related reporting while liaising with external auditors and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of payroll accounting experience in the Philippines.
• Extensive experience with payroll processing, tax filings, and government remittances.
• Solid knowledge of Philippine labor laws and BIR regulations.
• Experience handling payroll for 100+ employees is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll for all employees on a monthly cycle.
• Compute salaries, overtime, holidays, deductions, bonuses, and final pay.
• Prepare and file BIR returns and remittances on time.
• Process government contributions: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag‑IBIG.
• Reconcile payroll with the general ledger and prepare reports.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and respond to inquiries.
• Assist during audits and ensure compliance with tax calendars.

Skills

Payroll processing

Tax compliance

BIR regulations

SSS/PhilHealth/Pag‑IBIG

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

General ledger reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA license (advantage)

Tools

Sprout/PayrollHero/GreatDay HR

QuickBooks Payroll

Xero/SAP/Oracle NetSuite (any)

Job description

Accountant (Payroll & Tax Compliance) - Philippine Operations

Angeles City, Philippines

Work Setup

Hybrid schedule (combination of remote and on-site duties) located in Angeles City, Pampanga (or within a reasonable commuting distance).

Experience Required

3–5 years minimum.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Accountant – Payroll & Tax Compliance to manage the company's end‑to‑end payroll operations while ensuring full compliance with Philippine tax regulations and statutory requirements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience handling payroll processing, tax filings, government remittances, and financial reporting, with a strong understanding of Philippine labor laws and BIR regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete end‑to‑end payroll process for all employees.
• Compute employee salaries, overtime, holiday pay, night differential, commissions, allowances, bonuses, and final pay.
• Process mandatory deductions, including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag‑IBIG, Withholding Tax, salary loans, and other authorized deductions.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare payroll reports and payroll reconciliation.
• Maintain employee payroll records while ensuring confidentiality.
• Process annual payroll adjustments and year‑end payroll activities.
• Handle payroll‑related employee inquiries.
• Prepare and file all required BIR tax returns accurately and within deadlines.
• Compute and remit taxes including Expanded Withholding Tax, Withholding Tax on Compensation, Value Added Tax (if applicable), Percentage Tax (if applicable), and Documentary Stamp Tax (when applicable).
• Prepare and submit BIR forms 1601‑C, 0619‑E/F, 1604‑C, 1604‑E, 2316, alphalist submissions, and other required BIR reports.
• Monitor tax deadlines and maintain a tax compliance calendar.
• Coordinate with external auditors and government agencies during audits.
• Stay updated with new BIR regulations and tax rulings.
• Prepare and remit monthly government contributions: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag‑IBIG.
• Process employee registrations, updates, and benefit changes.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine Labor Code, BIR regulations, SSS law, PhilHealth law, Pag‑IBIG Fund regulations, and Data Privacy Act.
• Prepare reports required by government agencies.
• Assist during DOLE, BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag‑IBIG inspections or audits.
• Prepare payroll‑related journal entries.
• Reconcile payroll accounts with the general ledger.
• Assist in month‑end and year‑end closing activities.
• Support financial audits by providing payroll and tax documentation.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Finance, or related field.
• A CPA license is an advantage but not required.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Philippine payroll accounting.
• Extensive experience in Philippine tax filing and statutory compliance.
• Experience handling payroll for 100+ employees is an advantage.
• Experience with outsourced or multi‑company payroll is preferred.

Required Knowledge

• Philippine payroll computation
• Philippine Labor Code
• BIR tax regulations
• TRAIN Law
• Withholding Tax regulations
• SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag‑IBIG requirements
• Year‑end tax adjustments
• BIR audits and documentation
• Final pay computation
• Leave conversion and encashment
• Accounting principles and bookkeeping

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF functions, data validation)
• Experience using payroll software (e.g., Sprout, PayrollHero, GreatDay HR, QuickBooks Payroll, or similar)
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, MYOB, SAP, Oracle NetSuite, or similar)
• Experience using the BIR Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS) and Electronic BIR Forms (eBIRForms)
• Strong reconciliation and reporting skills