Accounting Staff - Senior Level (US Payroll Experience)

Scrubbed; San Fernando; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrubbed is seeking an Accounting Staff - Senior Level with extensive US payroll experience to manage end-to-end payroll operations and commission bookkeeping. You will calculate wages, manage deductions, ensure tax compliance, and maintain precise financial records.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, 401(k) setup, health benefits, wage garnishments, and annual W-2 processing. Strong Excel and English communication are required, with a graveyard shift schedule (1:00 AM–9:00 AM PH time).

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting or equivalent.
• 3–4 years experience in accounting/payroll, preferably in BPO.
• 2–3 years direct US payroll processing experience.
• CPA preferred; strong MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end US payroll operations and commission bookkeeping.
• Handle wages, deductions, tax compliance, and year-end forms.
• Prepare GL payroll reports and address pay queries.
• Calculate sales commissions and record accruals in GL.

Skills

US payroll

Financial reporting

GL journal entries

Tax compliance

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accountancy

Tools

ADP

Rippling

Job description

We are looking for an Accounting Staff - Senior Level with extensive US Payroll experience to manage end-to-end US payroll operations alongside commission bookkeeping. This role directly handles calculating wages, managing deductions, ensuring federal/state tax compliance with high accuracy and confidentiality and maintains precise financial records.

Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing.
  • Inventory analysis, month-end journals, and closing adjustments.
  • Monthly financial reporting and payroll accounting.
  • Bank and General Ledger (GL) reconciliations. Identify significant risks and document findings in technical memos.Payroll Processing: Execute full-cycle payroll for employees, including overtime, bonuses, retro pay, and final terminations.
• Deductions & Benefits: Set up and manage 401(k), health benefits, FSA/HSA, wage garnishments, and child support orders.
• Tax & Compliance: Ensure adherence to FLSA and multi-state/local payroll tax rules; reconcile quarterly taxes (Form 941) and lead year-end W-2 processing.
• Reporting & Support: Generate GL payroll reports for accounting, resolve employee pay queries, and assist with internal/external payroll audits.
• Commission Bookkeeping & Calculations: Calculate, audit, and track sales commissions and bonuses against compensation plans; record monthly accruals and post journal entries to the General Ledger.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Finance/ Accountancy or equivalent.
• With at least 3-4 years of experience in the same field, preferably with BPO companies.
• With 2–3 years of direct, hands-on US payroll processing experience.
• A CPA License is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in major payroll platforms (e.g., ADP, Rippling) and advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Knowledge: Strong grasp of federal, state, and local wage/hour laws, tax withholdings, and pre-/post-tax deductions.
• Accounting Acumen: Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping principles, payroll accruals, and GL journal entry preparation.
• Can work under pressure and can easily refocus to attend to urgent tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written in English).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Amenable to working in a graveyard shift schedule (1:00 AM to 9:00 AM PH time).