Remote US Payroll Lead - Multi-State & ADP WFN Expert

Career Team; Manila; Remote; PHP 949,000 - 1,228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote Philippines

Night Shift Premium

Health First HMO

Stability

Generous Leave

Job summary

Career Team in the Philippines is seeking a US Payroll Tax & Compliance Lead (ADP Workforce Now) to oversee the payroll for 15+ US states and to lead a dedicated payroll team.

This remote role requires strong expertise in ADP Workforce Now, US tax compliance, and cross-state payroll processes. Night shift hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM PHST are required, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing US payroll across multiple states.
• Proficient with ADP Workforce Now and Kronos/UKG; advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CPP a plus.
• Fluent English communication; able to explain complex tax issues to US staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor the payroll team.
• Manage end-to-end payroll for 15+ US states; escalate complex issues.
• Lead tax withholding, filing and reconciliations for SUTA/FUTA/FICA and local taxes.
• Serve as SME for ADP Workforce Now and ensure data integrity.
• Oversee tax registrations and responses to notices; audit support and reporting.
• Drive process improvements to automate payroll workflows.

Skills

Multistate US payroll experience

English communication

Leadership/Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPP certification a plus

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Kronos/UKG

Advanced Excel

Job description

Career Team in the Philippines is seeking a US Payroll Tax & Compliance Lead (ADP Workforce Now) to oversee the payroll for 15+ US states and to lead a dedicated payroll team.

This remote role requires strong expertise in ADP Workforce Now, US tax compliance, and cross-state payroll processes. Night shift hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM PHST are required, with opportunities for advancement.