.**Job Description | Payroll Analyst/Specialist****Summary****Job Responsibilities and Functions****Administrative Support**- Assist in managing payroll-related HR documents, reports, and files.- Support the creation of new employee contracts and payroll documentation.- Maintain relationships with insurance providers related to payroll benefits.**Payroll Management**- Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for internal and external clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local and international regulations.- Collaborate with HR to update and maintain payroll records, including employee data and compensation changes.- Ensure timely processing of payroll, deductions, and employee reimbursements.**Financial Record Keeping**- Maintain accurate payroll records and integrate them with general ledger entries.- Record payroll transactions and ensure alignment with overall accounting standards.- Classify and reconcile payroll expenses with accounts payable and receivable when needed.- Translate payroll-related financial documents, reports, and correspondence as necessary.**Financial Reporting**- Prepare and analyze payroll-related financial statements, contributing to overall financial health assessments.- Generate reports such as payroll summaries, tax withholdings, and employee earnings, providing insights and recommendations to management.**Tax Compliance**- Ensure payroll compliance with local and international tax regulations.- Prepare and submit payroll tax returns, supporting documentation, and required filings.- Stay updated on changes in tax legislation that affect payroll processes.**Auditing**- Facilitate payroll audits (internal and external) by preparing and providing necessary documentation and clarifications.- Implement audit recommendations and propose payroll process improvements.**General Accounting Support**- Assist with general financial tasks, such as accounts payable and receivable, to ensure alignment with payroll functions.- Support the preparation of financial statements that encompass payroll data.- Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes, integrating payroll data with general accounting.**Qualifications**- Proficient in English (C1 level)- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.- 4-8 years of professional experience in payroll management.- Preferably accounting knowledge- Experience handling multiple clients simultaneously.- Preferably with prior experience in an accounting or payroll firm.- Demonstrated passion for client service.- Ability to adapt quickly and multi-task efficiently in a collaborative environment**Skills and Attributes**- High attention to detail and accuracy.- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.- Effective communication abilities for liaising with clients and team members.- Proficiency in payroll software and familiarity with general accounting tools