Senior Payroll And GL Accountant AU Construction Hybrid

Schedule: 06:00 AM to 03:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

The Payroll Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Australian payroll while supporting broader finance functions, particularly general ledger (GL) reconciliation and reporting. This role requires strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and compliance obligations, combined with solid accounting fundamentals and experience in month-end close processes.

Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing & Compliance

• End-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly, and/or monthly Australian payroll.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation, Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and National Employment Standards (NES).
• Calculate and process PAYG, Superannuation (SG), Payroll Tax, and other statutory deductions.
• Manage leave accruals (annual leave, personal leave, long service leave) and termination payments.
• Prepare and reconcile Single Touch Payroll (STP) submissions.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and management.
  
  

General Ledger & Reconciliation

• Prepare payroll journals and post to the General Ledger.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for payroll-related accounts (wages payable, super payable, PAYG payable, leave provisions).
• Reconcile payroll reports to GL and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Support audit requirements by providing payroll and GL documentation.
  
  

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Assist in preparing payroll-related reports for management.
• Ensure payroll data integrity and internal controls are maintained.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities relating to payroll costs.
• Review and improve payroll and finance processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
  
  

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience processing Australian payroll end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of AU payroll legislation, awards, and compliance requirements.
• Solid experience in General Ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
• Experience supporting month-end close.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in payroll and accounting systems (e.g., Xero, MYOB, SAP, Employment Hero, ADP, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
  
  

Join the awesome team and enjoy these benefits & perks:

• Hybrid
• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Complimentary Sleeping Quarters, Coffee at no cost
• Complimentary Office Fitness and Wellness Facilities at no cost
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities
• Accessible location at the heart of Metro Manila --- the Mega Tower, EDSA
  
  

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Equal Employment Statement

Employment decisions at ConnectOS will be conducted without consideration of factors such as age, race, color, religion, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and marital status. ConnectOS ensures the full confidentiality of the data it processes.

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