Sr Payroll Accounting Analyst

Overview

Senior Payroll Accounting Analyst on the Accounting Operations team, reporting to the Payroll Accounting Senior Manager. Works as an analytical advisor at the full-contributor level, supporting the worldwide close and consolidated financial statements.

What you'll do

• Play an integral part in the worldwide close process to support the consolidated financial statements.
• Post global payroll accounting entries accurately and on time, including stock-related journals and hypo tax accounting.
• Prepare quarterly accruals for salary, vacation, social benefits, pensions and other payroll costs.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare flux analyses, reconciliations and schedules for management and external auditors as appropriate.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on SOX audit, statutory audit and US GAAP audits.
• Work closely with business partners and accounting teams worldwide to understand changes in the business and statutory requirements that impact the financial statements.
• Analyze technical accounting issues and provide guidance to the Finance community as required.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to optimize the financial close, including automation, information systems improvements and efficiencies in manual processes.
• Take on ad hoc and special projects as required.
• Solve complex problems of diverse scope, connect assignments to the bigger picture, and may lead projects or key elements within a broader project.
• Work independently with close guidance at critical points, and may begin to act as a mentor or resource for less experienced colleagues.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and a solid understanding of relevant accounting principles under US GAAP.
• BA in Accounting or Finance with proven academic excellence.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze data.
• Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, organized and thorough, with a desire for continuous improvement and growth.
• Ability to work well in a team and as an individual contributor.
• Ability to prioritize workload, perform in a fast-paced global environment, and work overtime during peak times such as quarter-end.

Nice to have

• Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Experience with Blackline.
• Experience in multi-national public companies, with software industry experience a plus.
• CPA or requirements met for certification.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, India.
• This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.