XTN-BB3C924 | PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

As a Payroll Accounting Specialist, you will assume comprehensive responsibility for all facets of payroll accounting, employee liabilities, and workforce financial planning. This role serves as the cornerstone for ensuring accurate and compliant financial operations relating to employee costs across various entities.

This position offers the unique opportunity to work across multiple layers of the organization, providing critical financial insights that directly influence strategic decision-making. You will gain unparalleled exposure to global payroll operations and advanced financial modeling, while working in a dynamic environment that fosters career growth and professional development.

• Prepare accurate payroll journals and accruals, ensuring compliance with financial policies and standards.
• Reconcile payroll clearing accounts to maintain financial integrity and prepare for audits.
• Review and validate payroll accounting outputs and postings to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support and enhance interfaces and integrations with external payroll providers.
• Calculate and reconcile provisions for annual and long service leave, superannuation, and other employee liabilities.
• Manage and maintain detailed reconciliations for employee benefits and payroll liabilities.
• Develop and oversee personnel budgeting and forecasting models, adjusting forecasts based on strategic company changes.
• Analyze salary and staffing variances to provide insights into workforce cost management.
• Facilitate the payroll approval process and monitor payroll changes in collaboration with HR teams.
• Process and manage payroll recharges and staff movement cost allocations across different company entities.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of intercompany payroll balances.
• Liaise with executive payroll providers and maintain robust accounting records for executive payroll.
• Uphold strict compliance with payroll-related auditing and legal requirements.

• Proven expertise in payroll accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software and payroll systems.
• Excellent analytical skills for managing large data sets and complex calculations.
• Robust knowledge of local and international payroll and tax regulations.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented approach with high accuracy in financial tasks.
  Will support US, UK, and Australian markets
  Should have a strong understanding of international payroll processes

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling.
• Experience in cross-functional project management.
• Knowledge of HR processes related to payroll and employee benefits.
• Capability to innovate and improve financial processes and systems.
• Multilingual abilities to communicate across global teams.
  Bachelor's degree