Description
We’re seeking a detail-oriented Global Payroll Accountant to support payroll accounting activities across the US and Rest of World (ROW) countries.
This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, reports, and timely month-end close activities.
Responsibilities:
- Control workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
- Prepare internal payroll reports and develop ad hoc financial reporting as needed
- Assure confidentiality and security of records and information
- Responsible for month-end tasks including payroll-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and tax compliance for US and ROW countries
- Ensure compliance with SOX requirements
- Support internal and external audits
- Support payroll tax, statutory, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- Ensure payroll processes and accounting practices are consistent with company policies and applicable local regulations
- Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to resolve discrepancies
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll accounting processes and reporting
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of payroll accounting or accounting experience, preferably with global payroll exposure (US and ROW)
- Strong understanding of U.S. payroll and familiarity with international payroll practices
- Experience with payroll reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, month-end close and audits
- Strong Excel and analytical skills, experience with payroll systems preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented, highly organized and analytical skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work effectively with teams across multiple countries and time zones
- Discreet and trustworthy with confidential materials and conversations
- Positive, can-do attitude, diplomacy and approachability
Our Offer:
- A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world
- Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy
- A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks
- Vibrant and inclusive community
- Global Employee Assistance Programme
- Calm and Reulay app
- Online training videos
- Flexible working hours