Job Description

:What You\'ll DoSenior 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.

• 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.

What You\'ll Need to be Successful

• 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

• Bachelors degree in any stream

How We\'ll Take Care of YouTotal RewardsIn addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.Health & Wellness
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.Inclusive culture and diversity
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.Flexible hybrid working
We support hybrid work and flexible schedules for our employees.Learn more about our benefits by region here:
About AvalaraWere Avalara. Were defining the relationship between tax and tech.Weve 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, we became a billion-dollar business, and our tribe expanded by a cool thousand people - theres nearly 5,000 of us now. Our growth is real, and were not slowing down - not until weve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.Were bright, innovative and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture weve 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.Weve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.EEO StatementWere an Equal Opportunity Employer. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company we dont 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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