Payroll Accountant

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. Prepare and record payroll-related general ledger journal entries .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • SerbiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll accounting processes, including preparation and reconciliation of payroll-related transactions, while ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. Strong analytical skills are essential for investigating discrepancies and improving reporting efficiency.

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Payroll Accounting ExpertiseDouble-Entry BookkeepingAdvanced Microsoft ExcelFinancial ReportingStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Payroll Journal ManagementGeneral Ledger Journal EntriesReconciliation of Payroll Liability AccountsAccruals and Prepayment AmortisationAccounting Error Investigation

Soft Skills

Time ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationConfidentiality

Industry Keywords

Finance DepartmentMonth-End Payroll AnalysisYear-End AuditsPayroll Accounting ProcessesFinancial Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and record payroll-related general ledger journal entries
Manage complex payroll journals, bank transactions, accruals, and prepayment amortisation activities
Reconcile and maintain payroll liability accounts
Investigate and resolve accounting errors, mis-postings, and reconciliation discrepancies
Analyse and explain month-end payroll liability movements for financial reporting
Respond to finance stakeholder queries and provide payroll accounting expertise
Support year-end audits and fiscal reporting activities with documentation and analysis
Contribute to team member development through knowledge sharing and collaboration
Identify opportunities to improve payroll accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Global Payroll and wider finance team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum 5 years of experience working within a finance department
Strong understanding of complex double-entry bookkeeping principles
Experience preparing and reconciling payroll-related accounting transactions and liability accounts
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to confidentiality
Proficiency in English, written and verbal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law
Supportive, cohesive, and inclusive work environment
Collaboration and creativity-focused workplace
Remote work arrangement