Job Description

Overview Senior Associate Payroll (Finance and Accounting) The Senior Associate Payroll is primarily responsible for managing the India Payroll. Ensures payroll is processed with speed and accuracy. Serves as liaison to employees and with third-party payroll vendors to ensure payroll processing accurately reflects company-specific pay policies. Audits employee\'s pay records and reconcile totals by department, location, etc. Coordinates third-party payroll system implementations and upgrades. Interprets pay policies (e.g.: leave encashment, government regulations, gratuity, withholding implications, international worker) and ensures appropriate amounts/ deductions are calculated and applied to the various accounts correctly. Verifies compliance with various payroll laws & regulations like PF, PT, ESIC, etc.; stays current with changes in the law. Need to assist with various audits like statutory audit, SOX, ICOFR, etc. and be able to coordinate with vendors for any other payroll-related compliances. Documenting payroll processes and keeping it updated to date. Apart from core payroll knowledge, the individual should have some exposure at least to one other aspect in accounting and finance: book closure or reporting (FPA) or general ledger or audit or taxation. Any international payroll exposure will be an added advantage. Responsibilities Handling independently the complete payroll process Timely completion the payroll process Recording monthly payroll entries including accruals Reconciling all payroll-related accounts monthly basis Communication with employees about timelines and changes Communication with payroll vendor Ensuring statutory compliance Apart from payroll activities the individual will also be able to work on one of the following: book closure or reporting or general ledger or audit or taxation. Qualifications 4-6 years of experience in a payroll role for a Service company/ MNC. Thorough understanding of payroll processes and procedures, and payroll compliances including but not limited to employee withholding taxation. Experience with working with third-party payroll vendors is essential. Track record for meeting deadlines Familiarity with the application of internal controls in a payroll process Service oriented with a collaborative approach toward problem-solving. Proficient using Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office applications. Exceptional planning and organizational skills Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form, especially with employees is a must Some knowledge or experience in other accounting aspects Experience of carrying out variation analysis would be preferred Preferred Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in any stream About Avalara We\'re Avalara. We\'re defining the relationship between tax and tech. We\'ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing nearly 40 billion customer API calls and over 5 million tax returns a year. Last year, our tribe expanded by a cool thousand people - there\'s nearly 5,000 of us now. Our growth is real, and we\'re not slowing down - not until we\'ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world. We\'re bright, innovative and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we\'ve designed, that empowers our people to win. Ownership and achievement go hand in hand here. We instill passion in our people through the trust we place in them. We\'ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too. EEO Statement We\'re an Equal Opportunity Employer. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company - we don\'t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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