Remote Payroll & Finance Specialist for US SMBs

Emapta; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent WFH arrangement

Night differential pay

Fixed weekends off

HMO coverage with dependent

Salary Advance Program

Upskilling through Emapta Academy

Gym access (24/7)

Lifestyle perks

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

Emapta is seeking a Payroll & Finance Specialist to establish reliable U.S. payroll for a small business and support accurate financial administration. This permanent remote role offers weekends off and collaboration with a business owner while developing a long-term global career with Emapta, designed for top 1% professional talent.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of U.S. payroll experience, hands-on setup ability, and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of U.S. payroll experience for small businesses or agencies.
• Hands-on U.S. payroll setup experience for a small business.
• Solid understanding of U.S. payroll fundamentals and classifications.
• Experience transitioning from manual pay to a payroll system is a plus.
• Exposure to accounts payable, bookkeeping or HR admin is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Set up payroll for a U.S. small business from scratch with platform selection.
• Onboard all employees to the new payroll system.
• Prepare accurate payroll each cycle for owner approval and timely processing.
• Manage payroll tax withholdings, remittances and filings.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and support related accounting tasks.
• Assist with accounts payable, bookkeeping, and general administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Strong communication

Payroll data entry

Analytical thinking

Tools

Gusto

ADP RUN

Paychex Flex

QuickBooks Payroll

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Emapta is seeking a Payroll & Finance Specialist to establish reliable U.S. payroll for a small business and support accurate financial administration. This permanent remote role offers weekends off and collaboration with a business owner while developing a long-term global career with Emapta, designed for top 1% professional talent.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of U.S. payroll experience, hands-on setup ability, and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.