Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and process global payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Cook with global payroll providers in France, UK, UAE, Australia, Japan, and others to support accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Manage relevant payroll provider relationships.
• Maintain and communicate annual payroll calendar.
• Maintain and update payroll records, including: salary changes; federal, state, and local taxes; exemptions; insurance coverage; deductions; and other necessary records.
• Prepare compensation-related journal entries and update and maintain the underlying calculations and analysis.
• Work closely with the Finance department to reconcile compensation-related accounts and ensure that all financial transactions are accurately reflected in the company’s accounting system.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payroll issues and provide accurate information and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with international, federal, state, and local payroll, wage, hour laws, and best practices.
• Work closely with the US payroll provider to ensure accurate state tax filing, reporting, and compliance.
• Keep abreast of current trends and best practices in compensation and payroll accounting.
• Recognize issues and escalate through appropriate channels.
• Responsible for ad-hoc Human Resource projects and assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency with general accounting concepts required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll, compensation accounting, or other related experience.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and numerical abilities.
• Operate with the highest level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial information.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and commitment to operational excellence.
• Able to work non-standard hours as needed to support global payroll cycles, deadlines, and urgent issues.
• Proactive, responsive, flexible, and service-oriented.