Accounting Manager (Payroll)

Overview

This role is for a hands-on Payroll Accounting Manager to lead global payroll accounting. The position involves partnering with external payroll providers across multiple geographies, managing full-cycle payroll accounting activities (including payroll change communication, funding, payroll report review, journal entries, and GL reconciliations), and supporting monthly close.

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

Responsibilities

Global Payroll Accounting

• Manage outsourced payroll providers across multiple geographies (e.g., US, APAC, 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, and 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 to employees, 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.

Collaboration & Close Support

• Collaborate with external partners for global payroll and related compliance.
• Collaborate with the internal people operations team.
• Handle monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least 7 years of experience with a focus in corporate accounting and related roles, including international accounting and payroll accounting (including reviewing, approving, funding, preparing journal entries, preparing reconciliations).
• At least 2 years of Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred, or demonstrated solid accounting and internal control knowledge.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of GAAP, month-end close processes, operational and international accounting procedures as they relate to payroll accounting.
• Experience in an international multi-entity environment, including managing outside service providers.
• Ability and willingness to meet business-critical deadlines through time management and project management.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency in all MS Office tools and G-Suite is a must.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail are a must.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Software and SaaS industry experience.

Systems

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Market leader in total rewards.

Location

• Remote

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other legally protected basis.