The Americas Payroll Team as part of the Finance Department is responsible for a seamless semi-monthly payroll process in the US, Mexico, Canada and Brazil and is responsible for general ledger entries during the monthly closing. We are looking for a Payroll Associate to join our incredible team.
Your key responsibilities
Ensure accurate and timely processing of the US Payroll
Prepare input file for Mexico, Brazil and Canada payrolls
Audit 401K deferrals in payroll
Reconcile quarterly federal wages
Audit, analyze and reconcile payrolls
Audit semi-monthly Journal Entry
Ensure compliance with all payroll tax laws and company policy
Process reporting data for Legal entity controlling team timely
Handle the Payroll tax related correspondences
Research and resolve any payroll related employee inquiries
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external departments
Support any adhoc payroll projects assigned to the team
Your skills and experience that will help you excel
5+ years' professional experience, preferably within a similar payroll or payroll accounting role
Strong technical ability in MS Excel and other computer desktop applications
Experience of working within an international and multi-cultural environment
Problem solving and analytical skillset required
Workday US Payroll experience preferred
Highly motivated and proactive individual, eager to take personal ownership for the administration of payrolls and accounting
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong team-playing attitude
Detail-focused approach to ensure that all payroll is performed to the highest level of accuracy and to ensure that all control steps within the payroll process are rigorously adhered to
Ability to work independently, demonstrating a logical thought process and an ability to assimilate new information and tasks quickly
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and to re-align priorities when required at short notice
Bachelor's degree in Finance/ Accounting is preferred
Fluency in written and spoken English
Payroll qualifications and diplomas are an advantage
What we offer you
Salary range: $72,000 usd - $94,000 usd /year
Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.
We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.
At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.
MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.
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