Description
We are seeking a Payroll Assistant to join our team in Bogota, Colombia. As a Payroll Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring that salaries are paid on time and accurately, in accordance with the corporate timetable and financial policies.
Essential Functions
- Assist with the management of payroll taxes
- Process the payroll general ledger interface and distribute reports to internal users
- Prepare and submit benefit-related contributions to third parties with Manager, Payroll review and approval
- Monitor payroll cash activities, including tax deposits and filings provided by the third-party service provider
- Reconcile salary expense to the general ledger for each payroll
- Provide reports and answer inquiries relating to payroll data
- Submit journal entries as approved by the Manager, Payroll
- Monitor payroll cash daily and maintain accuracy and quality of payroll data
- May assist payroll staff with resolution of organisational and coding issues
- May assist Manager, Payroll with data collection for audits
- Support implementation of changes to policies and procedures on issues within own area
- Participate in continuous improvement activities to exceed customer expectations and promote a professional finance organisation
- Perform any other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 1 year's experience with payroll processes or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Knowledge of Peoplesoft Finance and Payroll software
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Good analytical and numeracy skills
- Confidentiality
- Ability to exercise judgment within procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
- Ability to prioritise and coordinate multiple work requirements to meet deadlines
- Ability to be flexible during month and year-end closings
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and clients