Accountant – USA Payroll & Compensation

Avensys Consulting Pte Ltd; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avensys Consulting Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Accountant – US Payroll & Compensation to handle payroll and compensation accounting and support broader finance operations. The role requires attention to detail and collaboration with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of combined experience in payroll, accounts payable, general accounting or audit, with exposure to Oracle, SAP Ariba and expense tools, and strong Excel skills. CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from a reputable college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of combined professional experience in payroll & compensation, accounts payable, general accounting or audit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with financial data handling and analysis.
• Experience with accounting software or financial applications (Oracle, SAP Ariba).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling sensitive financial information.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll and compensation accounting activities, ensuring accurate processing.
• Perform payroll-related accounting entries and related financial transactions.
• Review payroll entries, supporting documentation and reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable and general accounting activities as required.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with journal entries and month-end close activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll and accounting issues.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Support audit requirements with appropriate schedules and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Use accounting systems to process and maintain information.
• Identify process improvements for payroll and financial operations.
• Support finance projects including planning, coordination, and implementation.

Skills

Payroll & compensation

Accounts payable

General accounting

Audit

Microsoft Excel

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

SAP Ariba

Expense management tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Accountant – US Payroll & Compensation to support payroll and compensation-related accounting activities while contributing to broader finance and accounting operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, excellent attention to detail, and experience across payroll and compensation, accounts payable, general accounting, and/or audit.

Experience supporting US payroll operations will be highly valued, along with exposure to Oracle, SAP Ariba, and automated expense management systems.

This role is suited for an accounting professional who can work accurately with sensitive financial information, collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support payroll and compensation accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing and accounting treatment.
• Perform accounting activities related to payroll, employee compensation, and related financial transactions.
• Review and validate payroll-related accounting entries, supporting documentation, and reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable and general accounting activities as required.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial records are accurate and complete.
• Assist with journal entries, month-end close activities and other accounting processes related to payroll and compensation.
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll, accounting, and transaction-related issues.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by providing relevant schedules, documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with established accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Use accounting applications and financial systems to process, review and maintain accounting information.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll, accounting and financial processes.
• Support finance and accounting projects, including planning, coordination, documentation and implementation activities.
• Manage priorities, timelines, risks and stakeholder communication across assigned projects and activities.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from a reputable college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of combined professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Payroll & Compensation
• Accounts Payable
• General Accounting
• Audit
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Experience working with accounting software or financial applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with financial data, reports, reconciliations and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial and payroll-related information.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience supporting US payroll operations.
• Experience using Oracle.
• Experience with SAP Ariba.
• Experience with automated expense management tools/systems.
• Experience in a multinational, shared services, or global accounting environment.
• Exposure to payroll-related reconciliations, reporting, accounting entries and financial controls.
• Experience supporting process improvement or finance transformation initiatives.