payroll Accounting Associate (project-based)SunPower Philippines Limited - ROHQ

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
End to end processing of payroll for PH employees for one company. Ensures that payroll processing agrees with employment terms and conditions based on Employment records in HR. Responsible for correct coding of all payroll costs - earnings, employee deductions, taxes in accordance with Federal and state laws
Coordinate with HR on various requirements to include in processing payroll;
Acts as main administrator of the leaves in the GRID and timekeeping in the online system
Assist the payroll supervisor and HR in coordinating with employees regarding queries on payroll such as deductions, withholding taxes and other payroll related matters
Performs month end, quarter and year end close activities - prepares payroll journal entries for booking actuals and accruals timely and accurately, performs account reconciliation of payroll GL accounts. Executes Hire to Retire Cycle review and assist in Legal Entity Review for accounts specific to Payroll
Coordinates with and provides GL team the necessary input to reconcile payroll GL account balances;
Assist the payroll supervisor in ensuring that all receivables from employees are deducted accurately and on time;
Handles direct coordination with HR Deparment and with various business units on process issues resolution and improvements;
Ensures that all statutory deductions and loans such are processed accurately;
Ensures strict compliance to SOX controls. Participates on regular internal and external audits and special projects. May work with external consultants or auditors to provide required information and ensure proper recordkeeping for historical purposes.
Will have involvement/participation in any future payroll transition projects;
Performs other tasks that may be assigned by superiors concerning payroll related matters
RELATED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum requirements
Graduate of BS in Accountancy, BSBA, BS in Accounting Management, BS in Accounting Technology
At least 2 years experience in Payroll and Accounting
Customer service oriented
Good oral and written communication skills
Aggressive, highly analytical and strong willed
Keen to details and well organized, attentive to details
Proficient in excel and powerpoint
Knowledge in Oracle, SOX
Applicant should be willing to work in Laguna
Must be amenable to work in a project based employment