Payroll-Benefit Accountant

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage on day one

Paid time-off with cash conversion

Group life insurance

Performance bonuses

Flexible work arrangements

Team events

Job summary

MicroSourcing in the Philippines is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Accountant to manage GL entries, payroll taxes, and benefits liabilities on an onsite night shift at Two - Ecom Center, Pasay City.

You will perform monthly reconciliations, maintain payroll accrual calendars, and support audits and benefit reporting, working with HR and AP teams in a collaborative SSC environment.

Bachelor's in accounting and 4–6 years experience required; IFRS/GAAP knowledge is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4 to 6 years of general accounting or payroll accounting experience, preferably in a multi-regional/multi-currency environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (or GAAP) principles as they relate to compensation, employee benefits, payroll taxes, and retirement plans.
• Demonstrated ability to perform timely balance sheet reconciliations and manage strict monthly accounting close deadlines.
• Proven track record of maintaining internal controls and handling high-detail financial data.

Responsibilities

• Post and manage general ledger entries for wage expenses, payroll taxes, benefit expenses, withholdings, and insurance liabilities.
• Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger to confirm gross wages, employer taxes, and net pay post accurately.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for payroll accruals, health plans, retirement funds, and vendor invoices.
• Maintain the payroll accrual calendar to ensure timely calculations in line with the company's accounting close schedule.
• Support internal and external teams with documentation for benefit plan, financial audits, and disclosure reports.

Skills

General accounting

Payroll accounting

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Balance sheet reconciliations

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Discover your 100% YOU with MicroSourcing!

Position:

Payroll and Benefits Accountant

Location:

Two - Ecom Center, Pasay City

Work setup & shift:

Onsite | Night shift

Why join MicroSourcing

You’ll Have

• Competitive Rewards: Enjoy above-market compensation, healthcare coverage on day one, plus one or more dependents, paid time-off with cash conversion, group life insurance, and performance bonuses
• A Collaborative Spirit: Contribute to a positive and engaging work environment by participating in company-sponsored events and activities.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the balance between work and life that suits you with flexible work arrangements.
• Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Inclusive Teamwork: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive culture.

Your Role

As a Payroll and Benefits Accountant, you will:

• Post and manage general ledger entries for wage expenses, payroll taxes, benefit expenses, withholdings, and insurance liabilities.
• Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger to confirm gross wages, employer taxes, and net pay post accurately.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for payroll accruals, health plans, retirement funds, and vendor invoices.
• Maintain the payroll accrual calendar to ensure timely calculations in line with the company's accounting close schedule.
• Support internal and external teams with documentation for benefit plan, financial audits, and disclosure reports.

What You Need

Non-negotiables

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4 to 6 years of general accounting or payroll accounting experience, preferably in a multi-regional/multi-currency environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (or GAAP) principles as they relate to compensation, employee benefits, payroll taxes, and retirement plans.
• Demonstrated ability to perform timely balance sheet reconciliations and manage strict monthly accounting close deadlines.
• Proven track record of maintaining internal controls and handling high-detail financial data.

Preferred Skills/expertise

• Experience working within a Shared Services Center (SSC) environment for global organizations.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex functions).
• Fluency in the Spanish language (spoken and written).
• Experience identifying automation opportunities and improving reporting workflows or administrative control processes.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills to partner with Accounts Payable, HR Benefits, and Payroll teams.

About MicroSourcing

With over 9,000 professionals across 13 delivery centers, MicroSourcing is the pioneer and largest offshore provider of managed services in the Philippines.

Our commitment to 100% YOU

MicroSourcing firmly believes that our company's strength lies in our people's diversity and talent. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces individuals of all races, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds. We provide space for everyone, embracing different perspectives, and making room for opportunities for each individual to thrive.

At MicroSourcing, equality is not merely a slogan – it's our commitment. Our way of life. Here, we don't just accept your unique authentic self - we celebrate it, valuing every individual's contribution to our collective success and growth. Join us in celebrating YOU and your 100%!

For more information, visit https://www.microsourcing.com/

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