Senior Payroll Accountant - German Speaker

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>At ServiceNow, our technology makes the world work for everyone, and our people make it possible. We move fast because the world can’t wait, and we innovate in ways no one else can for our customers and communities. By joining ServiceNow, you are part of an ambitious team of change makers who have a restless curiosity and a drive for ingenuity. We know that your best work happens when you live your best life and share your unique talents, so we do everything we can to make that possible. We dream big together, supporting each other to make our individual and collective dreams come true. The future is ours, and it starts with you. </p> <p>With more than 7,400+ customers, we serve approximately 80% of the Fortune 500, and we're proud to be one of FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For® and World's Most Admired Companies® 2022.</p> <p>Learn more on <a href="https://blogs.servicenow.com/category/life-at-now.html">Life at Now blog</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtPPHGXv_JpmhypERyQKm5zO2Wd65QinB">hear from our employees</a> about their experiences working at ServiceNow.</p> <p>Unsure if you meet all the qualifications of a job description but are deeply excited about the role? We still encourage you to apply! At ServiceNow, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all voices are heard, valued, and respected. We welcome all candidates, including individuals from non-traditional, varied backgrounds, that might not come from a typical path connected to this role. We believe skills and experience are transferrable, and the desire to dream big makes for great candidates.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>As Senior Payroll Accountant you will work closely with the other members of the International Payroll team and be responsible for the full end-to-end payroll processing of several EMEA countries, specifically Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.  The Senior Payroll Accountant will be responsible for posting the respective journals and analyzing the comments on all fluxes for the countries under your responsibility. Working closely with key stakeholders across the Global Talent team (HRBP, Shared Services, Benefits), the Local Payroll Service Providers, the commission's team, Internal Auditors, and senior management among others.  Excellent organizational skills and a good eye for detail are critical.</p><p><strong>What you get to do in this role:</strong></p><ul><li>Process various country Payrolls and maintain payroll information such as:<ul><li>Data collection and entry for monthly preparation of payroll for various countries</li><li>Maintain related payroll records and reports</li><li>Timely execution of salary, tax, National Insurance, and benefit related payments</li></ul></li><li>Research and resolves problems and work closely with ADP or the assigned Local Service Providers</li><li>Prepare and maintain standard and ad hoc reports, and queries, and conduct appropriate audits to ensure data integrity, using Workday, SAP, ADP Global Streamline platform, and other payroll systems as provided.</li><li>Prepare and maintain accurate and compliant records for internal and external Audit control procedures.</li><li>Prepare all Payroll Journals in a timely manner and submit them for review and posting.</li><li>Analyze all variances and comment on all Fluxes as required during the close process.</li><li>Work closely with the team on various projects and be an effective contributor on implementations.  for system enhancements and implementations</li><li>Proactively suggests and successfully implements process improvements to gain efficiencies and increase the quality of work</li><li>Perform other tasks as assigned by the Manager</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p><strong>To be successful in this role you have:</strong></p><ul><li>3 - 5 years of experience in Payroll Operations and Accounting roles within an international environment.</li><li>Fluent German language skills</li><li>Previous experience processing German payroll is an advantage</li><li>Experience with ERP and HR systems, preferably SAP and Workday</li><li>Hands-on experience with SAP is required.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand the big picture</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel</li><li>Experience in payroll system implementations will be considered a plus.</li><li>Fluency in English and German is a Must. Any other additional languages will be considered a plus</li><li>Good knowledge of Tax year-end filling and reporting</li><li>Strong communication and written skills </li><li>Troubleshooting &amp; Analytical and strong time management skills</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships</li><li>Knowledge of Workday and Fidelity Stock application is a Plus.</li><li>To be able to analyze data accurately</li><li>This is an Amsterdam based position with hybrid working</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h