Payroll Specialist | Remote (Philippines)

Note: This is a 100% remote role open to applicants anywhere in the Philippines.

At Simple Financials, we’re a full-service bookkeeping, tax, and CFO advisory firm with a 100% remote team—including our rockstar teammates in the Philippines. We’re proud of the growth-focused, respectful environment we’ve built.

We’re currently hiring a Payroll Specialist to support the payroll needs of our U.S.-based clients and entities, as well as our own teams—a key role for someone who wants to deepen their expertise in U.S. payroll compliance.

• People over profit—always. If a client disrespects you, we’ll back you.
• You’re not just behind the scenes. You’re a client-facing expert.
• We grow together. We’re building long-term careers, not just filling roles.
• Your voice matters. We actively listen and adapt our culture based on team feedback.

• Friendly, respectful, and team-oriented
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-directed, and coachable
• Hungry to learn and not afraid of constructive feedback
• Experienced in U.S. payroll and confident advising others
• Comfortable communicating clearly and proactively with stakeholders and teammates
• Looking to grow into a senior operations or payroll leadership role over time

• Serve as the go-to payroll expert for our internal team
• Manage and process U.S. payroll using platforms like Gusto
• Manage our internal teams' payroll
• Advise senior accountants on payroll setup, compliance, and issue resolution
• Ensure correct application of federal and state withholdings, FICA, Medicare, and Social Security
• Handle Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA), state unemployment, and workers’ comp coordination
• Communicate clear next steps and follow-up items for each payroll cycle
• Document workflows and identify areas for automation or improvement

• 2+ years of experience with U.S. payroll, including multi-state compliance
• Strong working knowledge of Gusto (other platforms a plus)
• Familiarity with 941s and general U.S. payroll reporting requirements
• Strong English communication skills—written and spoken
• A reliable PC/laptop, high-speed internet, and professional camera/mic
• Ability to work CST hours during training and key payroll deadlines

Compensation

Onboarding Period (First 3 Months):

• $6–$7 USD/hour

Performance-Based Growth Plan:

• Months 4–12: $8–$9/hour
• After Year 1: Up to $10/hour or more, depending on contribution and performance
• Additional raises and promotions annually based on your impact

• Flexible Work Schedule after onboarding
• $30/month Health Reimbursement (PhilHealth + SSS)
• Paid Time Off that grows with tenure (15–21 days annually)
• Paid Holidays (US-based: list will be provided during onboarding)
• Profit Sharing after onboarding period
• Ad Hoc Bonuses (Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Christmas, etc.)
• Company Retreats and team outings
• Career advancement opportunities in operations, payroll, or accounting leadership

How to Apply

Please copy-paste this link to a new tab and fill out the application form and finish the assessments: https://www.ondemandassessment.com/o/JB-MM1GWKITS/landing

Once done, we will reach out to you for the next steps if your assessment results meet the role's thresholds.

It is best to have already taken the English Proficiency Assessment through ExamEnglish.com and the IQ Test through IQTest.com before applying since we will request both in the application process.

It is not mandatory to have them completed but it will improve your chances of moving along in the process.

The last two rounds involve sending in a video recording of yourself answering questions we will send and an interview with some of my other team members in the Philippines and an interview with me. Then we will make our final decision.

We’re building something special—join us.