Payroll Accountant

About the Position

We’re looking for a Payroll Accountant to help our Payroll Financial Reporting team with the accounting of payroll transactions for Jane Street’s multiple legal entities worldwide. Your attention to detail, along with your strong organizational and time management skills, will help you succeed in the role.

On any given day, your work could include:

• Preparing monthly payroll journal entries for all locations
• Performing monthly variance analysis on compensation expenses and balance sheet accounts, and preparing commentary explaining the variances
• Researching discrepancies and account reconciliations related to compensation and benefits
• Establishing and monitoring the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Working collaboratively with Financial Reporting teams across our global offices to ensure the compensation expenses on our financial statements are complete and accurate
• Contributing to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including: completing reconciliations, escalating and resolving issues, and meeting all associated deadlines
• Facilitating audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Identifying and recommending updates to our payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures

About You

• 5-8 years of relevant professional experience, with a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field
• Have an understanding of basic accounting concepts and procedures, including account reconciliation
• A skilled problem solver and strong analytical thinker
• Have a knack for technology and a strong proficiency in Excel
• Organized with a keen attention to detail
• Mature, trustworthy, and discreet, with an appreciation for the importance of confidentiality in this role
• Experience with payroll-related disclosures required by foreign statutory audits is a plus
• VBA skills are a plus

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