This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Analyst – Payroll Accounting based in India.
You will join a global, process-driven finance operations environment where payroll accuracy, compliance, and accounting integrity are critical to supporting large-scale workforce operations. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of payroll processing and payroll accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting and reconciliation across systems and stakeholders. You will work extensively with enterprise payroll platforms and finance modules to process payroll, generate journals, and validate labor allocations. The position involves close collaboration with HR, finance, and IT teams to ensure seamless data flow, system integrity, and timely payroll execution. You will also contribute to reporting, audit readiness, and continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls. Operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, you will play a key role in maintaining employee trust through accurate and timely payroll operations. This is a hands-on analytical role combining accounting expertise, systems knowledge, and operational precision.
Accountabilities:
- Process end-to-end payroll cycles in enterprise systems, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution in compliance with internal policies and legal regulations.
- Prepare and post payroll accounting journals, including earnings, deductions, and labor allocation entries across finance systems.
- Maintain and reconcile payroll data using tools such as Excel, pivot tables, and payroll reporting systems.
- Manage payroll processing records by collecting, validating, and inputting employee time, benefits, and tax-related data.
- Generate payroll reports and dashboards for management review and stakeholder decision-making.
- Support payroll inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Participate in system testing (UAT), including test script preparation, execution, and issue troubleshooting with IT and business teams.
- Contribute to payroll governance activities, including documentation, audits, and data dictionary maintenance.
- Support data extraction, migration, cleansing, and configuration activities across payroll and finance systems.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to track action items and support new country or process transitions into payroll operations.
Requirements:
- 2–3+ years of experience in payroll processing, payroll accounting, or similar finance operations roles.
- Hands-on experience working with PeopleSoft, particularly Payroll (version 9.2 preferred).
- Strong understanding of payroll accounting principles, including earnings, deductions, tax calculations, and reconciliations.
- Experience working with HRIS or payroll tools and reporting systems such as Cognos and advanced Excel.
- Familiarity with finance modules such as labor allocation, payroll accounting, projects, or billing is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large datasets and financial information.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across HR, finance, and IT stakeholders.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize tasks, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
- Experience supporting UAT testing and troubleshooting system issues in collaboration with technical teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent qualification).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and industry benchmarks.
- Flexible or remote work arrangements depending on operational requirements.
- Opportunity to work in global payroll operations and enterprise finance systems.
- Exposure to large-scale payroll accounting and multi-country process environments.
- Career development opportunities in finance operations, payroll, and systems analytics.
- Structured learning and upskilling opportunities in ERP and payroll platforms.
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment focused on operational excellence.
- Health and wellness benefits depending on location and eligibility.