Global Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator Direct Hire Salary: $68K - $75K AnnuallyRole Accountabilities:• Ensure gross and individual payrolls are accurate and timely, in coordination with US and foreign external payroll providers• Ensure accurate employee benefit information is recorded and updated as necessary in payroll• Ensure the accuracy of information submitted to, and received from, service providers• Audit overtime and special pay as scheduled• Prepare variance analysis reports prior to finalization of each payroll• Manually record foreign payrolls to general ledger as necessary• Ensure IRS and state regulations are applied correctly to the payroll in coordination with the external payroll provider• Research and resolve federal and multi-state tax and reporting issues for payroll and benefits• Prepare and process payroll for all foreign legal entities where necessary• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis• Provide requested data for year-end external audits and tax filings• Document payroll related processes through flow charts and other approved methods and update them periodically with changes• Identify and recommend internal controls in payroll related areas• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive payroll information• Test and implement 3rd party payroll changes and update work instructions accordinglyMinimum Qualifications:• High school diploma• 4 years’ experience in a multi-currency payroll environment• Demonstrated understanding of general ledger and impact of journal entries• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts• Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills• Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility• Proficiency in MS Office programs• Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, up to 5%, sometimes with limited noticePreferred Qualifications:• Associate's degree in accounting or finance• Demonstrated proficiency in Oracle• Advanced Excel skills• Experience with Payroll Service providers such as ADP