Accounting Manager, Global Payroll

Overview

A detail-oriented, hands-on Payroll Accounting Manager is needed to lead global payroll accounting. This role involves partnering with external payroll providers for full-cycle payroll across multiple geographies, managing payroll-related accounting activities, and supporting month-end close processes.

This is a temporary role with the potential to convert to full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage global payroll accounting and oversee outsourced payroll providers across multiple geographies (US, APAC, and EMEA)
• Review weekly/monthly payrolls prepared by outsourced providers
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of payroll-related journal entries
• Own reconciliation of payroll-related accounts, including:
  • Accrued payroll
  • Bonuses
  • Vacation
  • Employer taxes
• Support reconciliation of accrued commissions
• Monitor compliance with local payroll tax regulations and labor laws, with assistance from external payroll providers
• Manage the weekly/monthly payment process for both employees and payroll providers and tax authorities
• Support 401k administration and 401k audit
• Monitor and facilitate responses to employee questions
• Provide analysis on payroll-related costs
• Support corporate and statutory audit requests as needed
• Handle monthly close activities, including journal entries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Strong communication skills
• At least 7 years of experience focused on corporate accounting and related roles, including international accounting and payroll accounting, with experience in reviewing, approving, funding, preparing journal entries, and preparing reconciliations
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes, including operational and international accounting procedures as they relate to payroll accounting
• Experience in an international multi-entity environment, including managing outside payroll service providers
• Ability and willingness to meet business-critical deadlines through time management and project management
• Advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office tools; G-Suite is a must
• Demonstrated analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Big 4 public accounting experience, or demonstrated solid accounting and internal control knowledge
• Software and SaaS industry experience

Systems

NetSuite, SAP S/4Hana, Bill.com, ADP Workforce Now, Deel, GoGlobal

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly salary range: $11,300 to $13,300
• Compensation is determined based on skills, experience, job scope, location, and relevant market compensation data.

Location

Remote-friendly; flexible working environment.