Job Summary
The role involves managing payroll journal entries and accruals for U.S. and North American companies, ensuring the timely completion of month-end and quarter-end closing procedures. This position requires thorough reconciliation and analysis of payroll-related accounts, addressing discrepancies in collaboration with partner teams, and maintaining comprehensive audit-ready documentation and controls, all while seeking to enhance ongoing processes.
Responsibilities
- Oversee payroll journal entries and accruals for North American entities.
- Execute month-end and quarter-end closing activities within set timelines.
- Reconcile and analyze payroll-related accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Collaborate with partner teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain records and controls that are ready for audits.
- Continuously improve recurring processes related to payroll accounting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of four years of experience in general ledger accounting.
- At least two years of experience specifically in payroll accounting.
- CPA certification is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP principles.
- Experience managing close processes in a dynamic multi-entity environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Familiarity with finance and payroll systems.
- Ability to work meticulously and cooperatively while safeguarding sensitive information.
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