Payroll Specialist VA

VA Masters; Cauayan; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

vamasters, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist to guide new clients through payroll onboarding from day one. You will help set up payroll accounts in Gusto and verify essential employee and company details.

This role rewards accuracy, integrity, and efficiency, with minimal supervision. Experience with Gusto is a plus, and familiarity with QuickBooks or Xero is helpful to keep books aligned with payroll data.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of bookkeeping.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing and setup.
• Excellent attention to detail with financial data.
• Strong integrity and discretion.
• Highly motivated and efficient, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Attentive to the fine print, steady in delivery, and at ease working without close direction.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide new clients through payroll onboarding from start to finish
• Set up and configure client payroll accounts in Gusto
• Gather and verify the employee and company details needed for payroll
• Keep bookkeeping records accurate and make sure payroll data matches the books
• Double-check payroll information for errors before it is submitted
• Protect confidential financial and employee information at all times
• Follow up with clients on missing details so onboarding stays on schedule
• Record onboarding steps and raise any discrepancies right away

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Integrity

Self-motivation

Attention to the fine print

Communication skills

Tools

Gusto

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Job Summary:

New clients should feel confident about payroll from day one, and a Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist will guide them there. You will support the onboarding of clients who need payroll set up. The role is a good fit for someone who understands bookkeeping, has worked with payroll, and takes pride in accurate work. Experience with Gusto is a big plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide new clients through payroll onboarding from start to finish
• Set up and configure client payroll accounts in Gusto
• Gather and verify the employee and company details needed for payroll
• Keep bookkeeping records accurate and make sure payroll data matches the books
• Double-check payroll information for errors before it is submitted
• Protect confidential financial and employee information at all times
• Follow up with clients on missing details so onboarding stays on schedule
• Record onboarding steps and raise any discrepancies right away

Mandatory Skills:

• Working knowledge of bookkeeping
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing and setup
• Excellent attention to detail with financial data
• Strong integrity and discretion
• Highly motivated and efficient, able to work with minimal supervision
• Attentive to the fine print, steady in delivery, and at ease working without close direction
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Gusto
• Experience with QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software
• Background in client onboarding or account setup
• Basic understanding of payroll taxes and compliance
• Able to hold several projects in view at once and advance each in turn

Why Join Us:

Join a supportive team that values accuracy and honesty. You will help new clients get started with confidence while building your payroll and accounting experience.