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Senior Payroll Accountant
Accounting and Financial, Payroll, GAAP accounting, Communication, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, ERP
We are in search of a Senior Payroll Accountant to enhance our Global shared service Payroll accounting team during a period of significant growth. This position is essential for overseeing payroll functions for EPAM's subsidiaries in LatAm and for accurate US GAAP recording of payroll-related activities. The successful candidate will possess deep knowledge, meticulousness, and an innovative mindset to refine payroll procedures and improve precision in reporting.
Responsibilities
- Oversee payroll activities for designated EPAM subsidiaries in LatAm, including routine payroll accounting and accumulation of accruals
- Conduct thorough analyses and reconciliations of payroll across various internal systems
- Investigate and resolve intricate payroll issues
- Work collaboratively with different departments to ensure integrated operations
- Respond to audit inquiries and participate consistently in meetings with both external and internal auditors
- Manage local audit processes with a focus on payroll-related matters
- Engage in ongoing process improvement efforts, proactively seeking areas for advancement and testing new methodologies
- Produce on-demand reports as needed
- Employ advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel, for payroll data management and analysis
- Administer and maintain ERP systems to facilitate flawless payroll operations
- Exhibit resilience and maintain composure under pressure to manage payroll within strict deadlines
Requirements
- Academic background in Economics, Finance, or Accounting
- At least 3 years of experience in a Payroll Accountant capacity or a comparable role
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong sense of responsibility and meticulous attention to detail
- Capable of efficiently handling and synthesizing information from diverse sources
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and drive results
- Advanced proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional setting
Nice to have
- Proficiency with SAP, especially in aspects related to payroll processing and financial reporting
- Experience with handling company acquisition-related financial tasks
- Knowledge of handling payroll in multiple currencies