Payroll Specialist VA

Tavor Perry; Malaybalay; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Tavor Perry is seeking a Payroll onboarding and Bookkeeping Specialist to guide new clients through payroll onboarding from start to finish. You will set up payroll accounts in Gusto, verify employee and company details, and ensure consistency with books.

The role requires accuracy, discretion, and the ability to work with minimal supervision, while maintaining clear client communication and timely onboarding progress.

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, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Composed, thorough, and dependable without needing 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 & discretion

Self-motivated

Dependable & thorough

Strong communication

Tools

Gusto

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Job Summary:

Payroll onboarding for new clients needs a steady, accurate guide, and a Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist will fill that role, supporting clients who need payroll set up. The position suits 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, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Composed, thorough, and dependable without needing 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
• Practiced at keeping several projects on track while still hitting every deadline

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.