Senior Payroll Accountant at Eqvilent

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Accountant to take ownership of payroll accounting and payroll-related operations across multiple jurisdictions. As part of the Accounting team, you will be responsible for payroll calculations for selected entities, payroll-related reconciliations, coordination of external payroll providers and service partners, and ensuring the accuracy of personnel-related expenses. You will work closely with HR, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and external providers to support a growing international workforce. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting background who understands payroll processes, enjoys improving operational efficiency, and is comfortable working in a dynamic international environment where processes continue to evolve. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Calculate payroll and personnel-related expenses for assigned entities Coordinate payroll-related activities across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities Partner closely with HR, Legal, Treasury and Tax teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing Perform payroll-related account reconciliations and support month-end closing activities Manage communication with external payroll providers, accounting firms, EORs, and other service providers Review and oversee payroll calculations prepared by outsourced payroll teams and external providers Ensure payroll data is complete, accurate, and delivered within established deadlines Work with payroll software and related systems to support payroll operations and reporting Create, document, and improve payroll processes, controls, and workflows Identify inefficiencies and implement process enhancements to improve operational effectiveness and scalability Support payroll-related audits by providing required payroll documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules Resolve payroll-related issues and manage ad hoc operational requests in a timely manner WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU 6+ years of accounting experience, including significant exposure to payroll accounting and personnel-related expenses Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, accruals, controls, and month-end close processes Experience working with external payroll providers, outsourced teams, EORs and other service providers General understanding of payroll-related tax and compliance requirements Experience supporting payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions. Familiarity with payroll requirements in the UAE and UK is an advantage; willingness to learn and navigate country-specific requirements is essential Proven ability to establish, streamline, and improve processes in a fast-growing or evolving environment Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines Experience working with payroll software, EOR platforms and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle NetSuite) Team player with a proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Fluent English, both written and spoken WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM? Great challenges with various opportunities to prove your talents A welcoming international team of highly qualified professionals Remote work from anywhere in the world Great corporate culture with internal events Supportive and empowering environment Flexible schedule 40 paid days off Competitive salary

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Calculate payroll and personnel-related expenses for assigned entities
Coordinate payroll-related activities across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities
Partner closely with HR, Legal, Treasury and Tax teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
Perform payroll-related account reconciliations and support month-end closing activities
Manage communication with external payroll providers, accounting firms, EORs, and other service providers
Review and oversee payroll calculations prepared by outsourced payroll teams and external providers
Ensure payroll data is complete, accurate, and delivered within established deadlines
Work with payroll software and related systems to support payroll operations and reporting
Create, document, and improve payroll processes, controls, and workflows
Identify inefficiencies and implement process enhancements to improve operational effectiveness and scalability
Support payroll-related audits by providing required payroll documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Resolve payroll-related issues and manage ad hoc operational requests in a timely manner
6+ years of accounting experience, including significant exposure to payroll accounting and personnel-related expenses
Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, accruals, controls, and month-end close processes
Experience working with external payroll providers, outsourced teams, EORs and other service providers
General understanding of payroll-related tax and compliance requirements
Proven ability to establish, streamline, and improve processes in a fast-growing or evolving environment
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Experience working with payroll software, EOR platforms and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle NetSuite)
Team player with a proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Fluent English, both written and spoken
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?

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