Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or 8+ years of Payroll Accounting experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Google products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels, including upper management.

Responsibilities

• Submit the ADP quarterly and period tax files.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, tax, mobility, and Peopletech, to provide payroll and accounting guidance.
• Analyze profit and loss statements and balance sheets focusing on accruals and variance analysis.
• Prepare accrual and liability account reconciliations.
• Partner with the global teams to ensure appropriate cross-charging.
• Ensure the accurate execution of payroll accounting processes and address related queries.
• Conduct month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter variance analysis.
• Facilitate audits by providing necessary records and documentation to auditors.
• Identify potential issues proactively and take corrective measures.
• Reconcile and post ad-hoc bank transactions.
• Simplify and improve payroll and accounting processes.
• Manage month-end closing tasks, including posting journal entries.
• Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Reconcile the payroll tax registers to the tax vendor records and payments.
• Monitor the completion of the payroll settlement to the bank confirmation.
• Contribute to developing a world-class global payroll process and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Work in a hybrid setting (3 days onsite per week) with a collaborative team atmosphere.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification is preferred.