Payroll Accountant

Millennium Business Services, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A payroll processing company in Metro Manila is seeking an Accounting professional to manage payroll tasks. The role includes assisting in off-cycle payroll runs and statutory contributions, preparing reports for auditors, and managing employee loan ledgers. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have at least 6 months of payroll processing experience, showcasing strong communication and analytical skills. Proficiency in MS Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• At least 6 months of experience in payroll and statutory processing.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are imperative.
• Must demonstrate analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Excel or payroll software is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing off-cycle payroll runs.
• Prepare monthly statutory remittance reports and payments.
• Assist in preparing payroll-related reports for auditors.
• Update ledgers for employee loans and monitor outstanding amounts.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing off-cycle payroll runs.
• Assist in the processing of payroll of expatriates and preparing the related payroll reports and debit memo to Japan for the funding.
• Assist in the computation and processing of last pay of resigning/retiring employees.
• Prepare monthly statutory remittance reports and attachments.
• Process the payment of monthly statutory contributions.
• Prepare BIR Form 1601-C based on the payroll registers.
• Assist in the reports for year‑end annualization of withholding tax (Alphalist, Form 1604‑C, Form 2316).
• Assist employees in obtaining community tax certificates for Form 2316.
• Update subsidiary ledgers of employee bank loans and advances to employees, and monitor and completeness status of outstanding amounts.
• Assist in the preparation of payroll‑related schedules for financial statement auditor.
• Assist in the preparation of payroll‑related reports for DOLE auditor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• With experience (at least 6 months) in payroll and statutory processing
• Communicates clearly (written and verbal) Keen to details; Analytical thinking
• Assertive / resourceful Diplomatic
• Proficient with MS Excel (or experience in payroll software)
• (Certified GPP is an advantage)