Senior Payroll Accountant

Job Title: Senior Payroll Accountant (US)

Work Setup & Schedule:

• Hybrid - 2 weeks onsite during onboarding; required onsite during monthly and quarterly team meetings and when required by the manager/client
• 8PM to 5AM

What you'll be doing:

Primary Responsibilities – Payroll (60–70%)

Payroll Processing & Compliance

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing using Dayforce, PST, and ADP.
• Manage payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, hours worked, deductions, garnishments, and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax rules, labor regulations, and labor contracts.
• Collaborate with HR and external vendors to resolve discrepancies and manage data flow.

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations, including documentation of SOX controls.
• Prepare or review payroll journal entries and reconcile related general ledger accounts.
• Support year-end processes, including W-2 preparation and compliance reporting.

Support & Analysis

• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from managers in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to ensure audit readiness.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.

Secondary Responsibilities – General Accounting & FP&A (30–40%)

General Accounting

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and amortization schedules in NetSuite.
• Perform account reconciliations as requested.
• Support audit documentation and respond to audit-related inquiries.

FP&A Support

• Assist in preparing financial reports and consolidating data for analysis.
• Maintain Excel-based models used for budgeting and forecasting.
• Perform basic variance analysis and provide initial insights to support decision-making.

Accounts Payable

• Process invoices through to payment.
• Update/verify vendor data including banking information, addresses, etc.
• Correspond with vendors regarding missing invoices, missing payments, ACH/address changes, etc.
• Support audit documentation and respond to audit-related inquiries.

What will make you a great fit:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience, preferably supporting U.S.-based companies.
• Experience in Shared Services Centers (SSC) or Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) environments preferred.
• Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Dayforce) and ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite).
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting and general ledger integration.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Solid English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What D&V Philippines can offer you:

D&V Philippines is a place where you can build and grow your career because we invest in your training and development. You'll be a key player in our mission to deliver high-quality, cost-effective finance and accounting services for CFOs and professional services firms in Australia, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

You'll also get to enjoy these perks on top of the essential employee benefits:

• Competitive salary with non-taxable allowances
• Health and wellness benefits
• Vacation and sick leave credits
• Yearly company and employee performance bonuses
• Free meal during office days
• Parent-friendly office
• Training and certifications
• CPD Training Assistance and PRC license renewal reimbursement
• Year-round employee engagement activities