Aprio PH - US Payroll Audit Associate

Payroll Setup Audits

Review new client payroll configurations to ensure accurate system setup. 
Validate payroll elements including earnings codes, deductions, tax configurations, and employee classifications. 
Confirm payroll system setup aligns with client requirements and compliance standards. 

Ongoing Payroll Validation

• Conduct pre-processing and post-processing audits of payroll runs. 
• Validate payroll data including hours, wages, tips, taxes, and deductions. 
• Identify discrepancies, variances, or anomalies prior to payroll release. 

Exception Reporting

Generate audit reports identifying discrepancies and payroll variances. 
Escalate payroll exceptions to payroll specialists for correction. 
Ensure all issues are resolved before payroll is finalized and transmitted. 

Process Documentation

Maintain payroll audit checklists and validation logs. 
Document audit procedures and support development of standard operating procedures. 
Ensure consistent application of payroll quality control processes. 

Collaboration

Partner with U.S. Payroll Associates to resolve payroll issues. 
Support accurate client onboarding by validating payroll system setup. 
Provide feedback that helps reduce recurring payroll errors and rework. 

Continuous Improvement

Identify patterns in payroll discrepancies or system setup issues. 
Recommend process improvements to reduce payroll errors and strengthen compliance. 
Contribute to the enhancement of payroll audit and validation processes. 

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience 
• Experience reviewing payroll data for accuracy and identifying discrepancies 
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills 
• Ability to work with payroll systems and payroll reports 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel 
• Detail-oriented and highly organized 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Process and quality control mindset 
• Ability to work under payroll deadlines 
• Strong communication and documentation skills 
• Amenable to work mid shift starting from 3:00 PM-12:00 MN PHT  
• Work Setup: Hybrid – Initial 2 months onsite, followed by a hybrid schedule of 2 days onsite and 3 days work-from-home per week.
• Work location is either at our Clark or Makati site.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with multi-state payroll 
Experience auditing payroll setups or payroll runs 
Familiarity with payroll platforms such as Proliant, Paylocity, Gusto, ADP, or similar systems