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EqvilentSenior Payroll Accountant
Eqvilent seeks a Senior Payroll Accountant to join its accounting department and manage payroll accounting and operations across multiple geographic jurisdictions. This position suits an accounting…
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Eqvilent seeks a Senior Payroll Accountant to join its accounting department and manage payroll accounting and operations across multiple geographic jurisdictions. This position suits an accounting professional with experience handling payroll processes, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures within a growing international company. The person in this role will compute payroll and personnel expenses for designated entities, partner with internal departments like HR, Legal, Treasury, and Tax, and collaborate with…
Job Description
Eqvilent seeks a Senior Payroll Accountant to join its accounting department and manage payroll accounting and operations across multiple geographic jurisdictions. This position suits an accounting professional with experience handling payroll processes, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures within a growing international company. The person in this role will compute payroll and personnel expenses for designated entities, partner with internal departments like HR, Legal, Treasury, and Tax, and collaborate with external vendors and EOR providers. Daily duties include reviewing outsourced payroll calculations, maintaining payroll data accuracy, preparing reconciliations, supporting audits, and building scalable internal workflows and controls.
This is a remote position allowing work from anywhere globally, featuring a flexible schedule and 40 paid days off. Candidates will operate in an evolving environment, requiring strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and familiarity with ERP platforms and payroll software.
Responsibilities
- Compute payroll and personnel-related expenses for assigned legal entities
- Coordinate payroll activities across multiple jurisdictions
- Collaborate with HR, Legal, Treasury, and Tax departments to ensure timely and accurate processing
- Execute payroll account reconciliations and assist with month-end closing procedures
- Liaise with external payroll providers, accounting firms, and EOR partners
- Review and oversee payroll calculations generated by outsourced teams
- Ensure complete and accurate payroll data is delivered within established deadlines
- Utilize payroll software and systems for operations and reporting
- Design, document, and enhance payroll processes, workflows, and internal controls
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalability improvements
- Provide documentation, schedules, and reconciliations to support payroll audits
- Address payroll problems and handle ad hoc operational tasks promptly
Requirements
- Minimum of six years of accounting experience with substantial exposure to payroll accounting and personnel expenses
- Solid grasp of payroll accounting, accruals, reconciliations, internal controls, and month-end closing procedures
- Experience dealing with external payroll vendors, outsourced teams, and EOR platforms
- General knowledge of compliance and payroll tax regulations
- Experience managing payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions
- Willingness to learn and navigate country-specific regulations
- Demonstrated ability to build, streamline, and optimize processes in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with payroll software, EOR platforms, and ERP systems such as Oracle NetSuite
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Qualifications
- Familiarity with UK and UAE payroll requirements
Core Skills
Benefits
- Remote work from anywhere in the world
- Flexible schedule
- 40 paid days off
- Competitive salary
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role allows for remote work from anywhere in the world.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have six or more years of accounting experience, including significant exposure to payroll accounting, reconciliations, controls, and month-end close processes.
What is the salary for this position?
The posting states that the salary is competitive, but a specific numerical figure is not provided.
What benefits are included?
Employees receive a flexible schedule, 40 paid days off, and a competitive salary while working remotely.
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