Payroll Specialist

Cloud Accountant Staffing

. Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,200 - $1,500 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing payroll, including handling various deductions, tax computations, and compliance with Philippine labor laws. Proficient in using payroll systems and advanced Excel functions to maintain accurate records and support audits.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Philippine Payroll ExperienceWithholding Tax KnowledgeBIR eFPS/eBIRForms ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingTax ComputationPayroll ReconciliationFinal Pay Calculation13th Month Pay CalculationAttendance ManagementOvertime CalculationConfidential Record MaintenanceGovernment ComplianceDeductions Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDeadline-DrivenTrustworthinessProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Payroll SystemBIR eFPSEBIRFormsExcel VLOOKUPExcel XLOOKUPExcel Pivot Tables

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate of EmploymentValid NBI Clearance

Industry Keywords

SSSPhilHealthPag-IBIGDOLE Wage RulesBIR FilingsPayroll AuditsPhilippine Labor Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time
Handle attendance, overtime, night differential, holiday pay, leaves, and deductions
Compute and remit withholding tax
Prepare BIR filings, including 1601-C, 1604-C, alphalist, and BIR Form 2316
Process and remit SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions and loans
Monitor contribution table changes
Compute 13th month pay, final pay, and year-end tax annualization
Reconcile payroll records
Resolve employee pay inquiries and discrepancies
Maintain confidential and accurate payroll records
Support internal or external audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of hands-on Philippine payroll experience
Strong working knowledge of withholding tax, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and DOLE wage rules
Experience with BIR eFPS/eBIRForms and government online portals
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and pivot tables
Payroll system experience is a plus
Highly accurate, deadline-driven, and trustworthy with confidential data
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Must be able and willing to work a U.S. time zone shift
Must submit a Certificate of Employment, valid NBI Clearance for Philippine candidates, and comply with employment verification and monitoring policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
U.S. time zone shift (9 AM–5 PM EST)
Company-provided devices
Employment verification and professional reference checks
Confidential handling of information
Contractor agreement