Senior Payroll Accountant

Accounting and Financial, Payroll, GAAP accounting, Communication, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, ERP

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to join our Global shared service Payroll accounting team amidst ongoing growth. This role is critical for managing payroll operations for EPAM subsidiaries in LatAm and ensuring accurate US GAAP bookkeeping of payroll-related activities. The ideal candidate will bring expertise, precision, and a proactive approach to streamline payroll processes and enhance reporting accuracy.

Responsibilities

Manage payroll for specific EPAM subsidiaries in LatAm, including standard payroll accounting and accruals
Analyze and reconcile payroll across all internal systems
Investigate complex payroll cases and resolve discrepancies
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure cohesive operations
Address audit requests and engage in regular meetings with both external and internal auditors
Handle local audits focusing on the payroll-related aspects
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, actively identifying areas for enhancement and testing new processes
Generate ad-hoc reports as required
Utilize advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel, to manage and analyze payroll data
Operate and manage ERP systems to ensure seamless payroll transactions
Maintain high stress tolerance in managing payroll under tight deadlines

Requirements

Degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting
Minimum 3 years of experience in a Payroll Accountant role or similar
Exceptional interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
High personal responsibility with keen attention to detail
Ability to manage and process information from multiple sources effectively
Proven team player with a result-oriented approach
Proficient in English, capable of effective communication in a business environment

Nice to have

Experience with SAP, particularly in payroll processing and financial reporting
Background in company acquisition processes
Familiarity with multi-currency payroll operations