Assistant Manager [Payroll]

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Calculate and process salaries, overtime, bonuses, and deductions (tax, benefits) in a timely manner. • Compliance & Tax: Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local tax laws; prepare and submit payroll tax reports. • Accounting: End to end accounting with payroll. • General Ledger Maintenance: Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries. • Support month‑end close activities related to payroll accounting, Post payroll journals and ensure accurate mapping in the general ledger. • System Administration: Update and maintain payroll software, including employee data, hires, terminations, and leave tracking. • Reporting & Auditing: Generate reports for management review and participate in payroll audits. • Employee Support: Resolve payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies efficiently • Systems & Process Improvement: Work on payroll systems and ERP tools such as ADP, Oracle, JDE (or equivalent).
• Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor’s in finance with 3+ years of experience in accounting. • Experience in multi entity or shared services environment preferred. • Exposure to global payroll or multiple geographies is an added advantage. • Knowledge of MDNA & controller deck summary. • Data extraction and manipulation experience using various tools, and excellent Microsoft Excel skills required. • Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations, and procedures. • Analytical & problem-solving skills with high attention to detail & confidentiality. • Excellent organizational, time management, and customer service skills. • Focus on accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines • Team-oriented with the capacity and willingness to embrace frequent updates to policies, procedures, and technology. • Ability to recognize basic procedural issues as they arise and escalate to the appropriate level. • Clear and concise written and verbal skills