Global Payroll & Accounting Specialist

CareDesk; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CareDesk is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist in Manila to own end-to-end payroll processing and oversee bookkeeping across accounting and HR interfaces. The role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely processing for all employee classifications.

You will manage accounts payable/receivable, maintain the general ledger, and support month-end close, with responsibility for multi-entity payroll and global systems like Rippling, Gusto, or ADP, in a startup or high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in payroll management combined with accounting or bookkeeping responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction payroll, including in-country payroll compliance.
• Proficiency in global payroll platforms (e.g., Rippling, Gusto, ADP, or equivalent) and accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of applicable labor law, payroll tax regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily financial transactions and categorize expenses across all accounts and cost centers; flag discrepancies or unusual transactions for review and resolution.
• Maintain the general ledger, reconcile accounts, and support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage accounts receivable, including tracking outstanding client invoices and following up on collections to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Manage accounts payable, including vendor payment processing and invoice tracking; maintain complete vendor profiles and conduct periodic audits of active vendors to confirm documentation.
• Assist with structured reporting and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Own and execute end-to-end payroll processing across all employee classifications, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness each cycle.
• Lead the global payroll systems, including system setup, data migration, and ongoing compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Maintain payroll records, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, and compensation changes to ensure data integrity.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, government remittances, and regulatory reports in accordance with applicable labor laws.

Skills

Payroll management

Accounting / bookkeeping

Multi-entity payroll

Global payroll platforms

Accounting software

Data confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

5+ years progressive payroll/accounting experience

Tools

Rippling

Gusto

ADP

QuickBooks

Xero

NetSuite

Job description

CareDesk is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist in Manila to own end-to-end payroll processing and oversee bookkeeping across accounting and HR interfaces. The role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely processing for all employee classifications.

You will manage accounts payable/receivable, maintain the general ledger, and support month-end close, with responsibility for multi-entity payroll and global systems like Rippling, Gusto, or ADP, in a startup or high-growth environment.