Accountant, General Accounting for Global Payroll

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Accounting Specialist to lead the payroll accounting function for ADI Streamline payrolls. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll financial reporting, supporting month-end close activities, and maintaining strong internal controls across payroll processes.

The successful candidate will manage payroll-related journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash forecasting, while also supporting audit requirements and driving data integrity across HR and payroll systems. This is a highly collaborative role that partners closely with Payroll, HR, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger journal entries related to payroll, statutory remittances, and employee benefit accruals
• Perform reconciliation of payroll-related accounts, including taxes and employee loan balances
• Lead pre- and post-payroll audit activities to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support internal and external audits through data gathering and documentation
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including uploading documentation into Black Line
• Develop and manage weekly payroll cash forecasts, including variance analysis versus actuals
• Support monthly cash flow hedging activities related to payroll funding
• Conduct data analysis and reconciliation between HR and payroll systems to ensure data integrity
• Perform quarterly flux analysis for payroll-related Balance Sheet and P&L accounts
• Generate ad hoc reports and analysis as required
• Partner with HR, Payroll, and business leaders to investigate and resolve payroll and accounting issues

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll accounting, GL reconciliation, and financial analysis
• Proficient in MS Excel (pivots, VLOOKUP; macros aplus)
• Familiarity with HR/payroll systems (Workday, SAP, ADP GlobalView) preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data reconciliationskills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and quality-focused
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (written and verbal English)
• Demonstrates professionalism and strong customer service mindset
• Comfortable using or exploring AI tools
• Willing to work extended hours during peak periods