Payroll & Accounting Ops. Specialist

Payroll & Accounting Ops. SpecialistReston, VA, United StatesBabel Street is the trusted technology partner for the world's most advanced identity intelligence and risk operations. We deliver advanced AI and data analytics solutions providing unmatched, analysis-ready data regardless of language, proactive risk identification, 360-degree insights, high-speed automation, and seamless integration into existing systems. Babel Street empowers government and commercial organizations to transform high-stakes identity and risk operations into a strategic advantage. The actionable insights we deliver safeguard lives and protect critical assets around the world. Babel Street is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with regional offices in Boston, MA and Cleveland, OH, and international offices in Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, and the U.K.About the RoleThe Payroll & Accounting Ops Specialist will support the financial operations of Babel Street by executing payroll processes and assisting with broader accounting operations. This role reports to the Accounting Operations Manager and is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across U.S. and International operations, and providing operational accounting support across key accounting functions including billing and collections, accounts payable and payments, cash management, tax and other areas. This position requires a detail-oriented, highly responsible, committed and dependable professional with strong payroll and foundational accounting knowledge, capable of managing day-to-day payroll activities and supporting the functions noted above.

The role will play a key part in maintaining payroll accuracy, supporting compliance efforts, and contributing to scalable, efficient accounting processes as the company continues to grow.Global Payroll Processing & CoordinationExecute and support end-to-end global payroll processing for a dynamic, expanding, multi-entity and multi-state company with approximately 250 worldwide employeesPrepare U.S. semi-monthly payrolls, and special payrolls as needed, for exempt and non-exempt employees, salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accuracy and timelinessCoordinate with third-party payroll providers for U.S. and five International payrolls (Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, and UK)Maintain payroll records and support documentationAct as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and issues, providing timely and effective resolutions, and escalating complex, non-routine, or high-risk matters to the Accounting Operations Manager for review and guidanceFinancial Statement Close SupportPrepare payroll-related journal entries for reviewAssist in payroll-related balance sheet reconciliationsSupport timely completion of payroll deliverablesPayroll Tax Compliance & ReportingSupport payroll tax compliance activitiesPrepare payroll reports for internal stakeholders and auditsAssist with audit documentation requestsHR & Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with HR to ensure accurate employee data updatesCollaborate on payroll-related improvementsAccounting Operations SupportSupport the Accounting Operations Manager with broader accounting and finance operation as neededAssist with sales tax compliance activities, including data preparation and coordination of filingsSupport accounts receivable processes, including billing, collections, customer follow-ups and dunning communicationsAssist with ad hoc accounting tasks, reconciliations, and process improvementsProvide backup support for other operational accounting processes as neededEducation & CertificationBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferredCPP certification preferredExperience and Knowledge3+ years of payroll or accounting experienceU.S. payroll processing expertiseOperational accounting experience (AP, AR, sales tax, cash management, etc.) preferredExperience in a multi-entity environment is a plusWorking knowledge of U.S. payroll regulationsBasic understanding of accounting operations and workflowsBasic understanding of international payroll is a plusTechnical SkillsStrong working knowledge of payroll systems (Paylocity preferred)Familiarity with accounting systems (NetSuite preferred)Strong Microsoft Excel skillsExperience with HRIS platforms is a plusExperience supporting systems implementations, integrations, or process automation initiatives across payroll, HRIS, and accounting platforms is a plusSoft SkillsStrong attention to detailAbility to manage multiple prioritiesStrong communication and collaboration skillsAbility to escalate issues appropriatelyBenefits at Babel Street (Just to Name a Few...)Health Benefits: Babel Street covers 85-100% monthly premium costs for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurances – for you and your family!Retirement Plans: Babel Street offers both a Traditional and Roth 401(K) with a very competitive match.Unlimited Flexible Leave: We trust our employees to manage their own time and balance their personal and work lives.Holidays: Babel Street provides employees with 12 paid Federal HolidaysTuition Reimbursement: We are committed to investing in our employees. One way we do that is with our Tuition Reimbursement Program for continuing education.Babel Street is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, Babel Street will not discriminate against applicants for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-worker, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination. In addition, Babel Street's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works. Upon request, we will provide you with more information about such accommodations.Range for this position based on qualifications and experience$75,000 - $95,000 USD