Accounting Specialist / Payroll Coordinator (WFH)

MVP Asia Pacific Inc.; Philippines; Remote; PHP 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

MVP Asia Pacific Inc. is a leading outsourcing company located in the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines. We are seeking an Accounting Specialist / Payroll Coordinator to manage payroll, accounts payable/receivable and general accounting tasks using Excel and QuickBooks.

The role involves processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining records, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end close. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proven experience in payroll, AP, AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prior experience processing payroll.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge and hands-on experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial transactions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Payroll administration: bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Review time records, payroll information, deductions, and adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure accurate payroll-related entries.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll questions.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure payroll information is accurate and complete.
• Calculate commissions payable and payroll amounts for many employees with different compensation plans.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Record, review, and reconcile financial transactions.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and accounting schedules.
• Review transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with budgeting, expense tracking, and other accounting-related projects.
• Support the accounting department with additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounting

Excel

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Payroll tax

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/related

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Enterprise

Job description

MVP Asia Pacific Inc is a leading outsourcing company located in the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines. We were founded with the mission to connect highly skilled offshore professionals with businesses of all sizes across the globe—helping our clients scale with speed and excellence.

At MVP, we foster a culture of professionalism, innovation, and collaboration. Our people enjoy a supportive, growth-driven environment with opportunities for continuous learning, career development and work-life balance.

If you're driven, passionate about learning, and ready to make an impact, we'd love for you to join our growing team of MVPs!

Accounting Specialist / Payroll Coordinator (G.Y., WFH)

Job Description

Payroll Administration

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review employee time records, payroll information, deductions, and adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure accurate payroll-related entries.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll questions.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure payroll information is accurate and complete.
• Calculate commission payable and payroll amounts for many employees with different compensation plans.

General Accounting

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Record, review, and reconcile financial transactions.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and accounting schedules.
• Review transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with budgeting, expense tracking, and other accounting-related projects.
• Support the accounting department with additional responsibilities as needed.

Excel & Data Management

• Utilize Microsoft Excel extensively for accounting analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and data management.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets using advanced formulas and functions.
• Work with XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and other Excel tools.
• Analyze large data sets, identify discrepancies, and provide accurate reporting.
• Improve and maintain accounting spreadsheets and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related field.
• Proven experience in multiple areas of accounting, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prior experience processing payroll, preferably.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge and hands-on experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial transactions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice-To-Haves

• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop, preferably QuickBooks Enterprise.
• Experience with payroll processing and payroll tax requirements.
• Experience with accounting system reporting and data reconciliation.
• Experience improving accounting processes and workflows.