AVP- International Payroll

International Investment bank seeks a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to support international payroll operations and related accounting activities across multiple countries. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring payroll processes remain accurate, compliant, and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll activities for employees located across multiple international regions, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution and funding
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external payroll service providers to address questions, resolve issues, and maintain smooth operations
• Maintain and validate payroll and employee records, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company policies and local requirements
• Prepare and record payroll-related accounting entries within financial systems
• Perform payroll account reconciliations and contribute to monthly financial close processes
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing payroll documentation, reconciliations, and financial records
• Collaborate closely with Human Resources, Finance, and Payroll teams to ensure effective communication and seamless payroll administration
• Assist with payroll reporting, process improvements, and ongoing operational support

.Qualification

• 3-5 years of experience in international payroll with a financial services company
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
• Experience working with payroll and accounting platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, lookup functions, and pivot table reporting

This is a hybrid role, 2 or 3 days per week in office in Central NJ

Base salary 100-130k DOE