Senior Analyst - Payroll Accounting

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IndiaFull-TimeSenior
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Experience
2–3+ years
Required Skills
Microsoft Excel

Requirements

  • 2–3+ years of experience in payroll processing, payroll accounting, or similar finance operations roles.
  • Hands-on experience working with PeopleSoft, particularly Payroll (version 9.2 preferred).
  • Strong understanding of payroll accounting principles, including earnings, deductions, tax calculations, and reconciliations.
  • Experience working with HRIS or payroll tools and reporting systems such as Cognos and advanced Excel.
  • Familiarity with finance modules such as labor allocation, payroll accounting, projects, or billing is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large datasets and financial information.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across HR, finance, and IT stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize tasks, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
  • Experience supporting UAT testing and troubleshooting system issues in collaboration with technical teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent qualification).

Responsibilities

  • Process end-to-end payroll cycles in enterprise systems, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution in compliance with internal policies and legal regulations.
  • Prepare and post payroll accounting journals, including earnings, deductions, and labor allocation entries across finance systems.
  • Maintain and reconcile payroll data using tools such as Excel, pivot tables, and payroll reporting systems.
  • Manage payroll processing records by collecting, validating, and inputting employee time, benefits, and tax-related data.
  • Generate payroll reports and dashboards for management review and stakeholder decision-making.
  • Support payroll inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
  • Participate in system testing (UAT), including test script preparation, execution, and issue troubleshooting with IT and business teams.
  • Contribute to payroll governance activities, including documentation, audits, and data dictionary maintenance.
  • Support data extraction, migration, cleansing, and configuration activities across payroll and finance systems.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to track action items and support new country or process transitions into payroll operations.
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