Accountant (Payroll & Tax Compliance) - Philippine Operations

Job Description Work Setup: Hybrid schedule (combination of remote and on-site duties). Location: Angeles City, Pampanga (or within a reasonable commuting distance) Experience Required: 3–5 years minimum Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant – Payroll & Tax Compliance to manage the company's end-to-end payroll operations while ensuring full compliance with Philippine tax regulations and statutory requirements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience handling payroll processing, tax filings, government remittances, and financial reporting, with a strong understanding of Philippine labor laws and BIR regulations. Requirements Key Responsibilities Payroll Administration Manage the complete end-to-end payroll process for all employees. Compute employee salaries, overtime, holiday pay, night differential, commissions, allowances, bonuses, and final pay. Process mandatory deductions, including: SSS PhilHealth Pag-IBIG Withholding Tax Salary loans Other authorized deductions Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule. Prepare payroll reports and payroll reconciliation. Maintain employee payroll records while ensuring confidentiality. Process annual payroll adjustments and year-end payroll activities. Handle payroll-related employee inquiries. Tax Compliance & Filing Prepare and file all required BIR tax returns accurately and within deadlines. Compute and remit: Expanded Withholding Tax (EWT) Withholding Tax on Compensation Value Added Tax (VAT), if applicable Percentage Tax, if applicable Documentary Stamp Tax (when applicable) Prepare and submit : BIR Form 1601-C BIR Form 0619-E/F BIR Form 1604-C BIR Form 1604-E BIR Form 2316 Alphalist submissions Other required BIR reports Monitor tax deadlines and maintain a tax compliance calendar. Coordinate with external auditors and government agencies during audits. Stay updated with new BIR regulations and tax rulings. Statutory Compliance Prepare and remit monthly government contributions: SSS PhilHealth Pag-IBIG Process employee registrations, updates, and benefit changes. Ensure compliance with: Philippine Labor Code BIR regulations SSS Law PhilHealth Law Pag-IBIG Fund regulations Data Privacy Act Prepare reports required by government agencies. Assist during DOLE, BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG inspections or audits. Accounting Support Prepare payroll-related journal entries. Reconcile payroll accounts with the general ledger. Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities. Support financial audits by providing payroll and tax documentation. Maintain organized accounting records and documentation. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Accountancy , Accounting Technology, Finance, or related- field . A CPA license is an advantage but not required. Experience Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Philippine payroll accounting. Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll . Extensive experience in Philippine tax filing and statutory compliance. Experience handling payroll for 100+ employees is an advantage. Experience with outsourced or multi-company payroll is preferred. Required Knowledge The successful candidate must have strong knowledge of: Philippine payroll computation Philippine Labor Code BIR tax regulations TRAIN Law Withholding Tax regulations SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG requirements Payroll taxation Government remittances Year-end tax adjustments BIR audits and documentation Final pay computation Separation pay computation 13th Month Pay computation Leave conversion and encashment Accounting principles and bookkeeping Financial reporting Technical Skills Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF functions, data validation) Experience using payroll software (e.g., Sprout, PayrollHero , GreatDay HR, QuickBooks Payroll, or similar) Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, MYOB, SAP, Oracle NetSuite, or similar) Experience using the BIR Electronic Filing and Payment System ( eFPS ) and Electronic BIR Forms ( eBIRForms ) Strong reconciliation and reporting skills Core Competencies