Lead Client Funds Accounting – Benefits

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced payroll and accounts professional in Germany to lead day-to-day staff activities, reconcile payroll, tax, and benefits, and mentor a team.

You will collaborate with the Product Team and internal stakeholders to test new initiatives, strengthen internal controls, and support month-end close and SOX/SOC compliance.

The role demands strong communication, integrity, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• HS diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in a payroll service or banking operations.
• 3+ years in service bureau account reconciliations.
• Experience managing and mentoring staff preferred.
• MasterTax Software experience.
• Thorough understanding of payroll service bureaus.
• Problem solving ability.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Strong team and individual work ethic preferred.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in MS applications including Excel and Access.
• High level of integrity.
• Ability to sit at a desk or workstation for extended periods, typically 7–8 hours a day.
• Ability to operate computer and phone systems and use multiple software programs simultaneously.

Aufgaben

• Manage, review, and approve day-to-day staff activities including payroll reconciliation.
• Provide mentoring and performance evaluations.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations and support Corporate Accounting.
• Collaborate with Product Team to test and roll out initiatives.
• Support SOX/SOC compliance documentation and client credits.

Kenntnisse

Payroll Operations

Account Reconciliation

Staff Management

MasterTax Software

Process Improvement

Excel

MS Access

SOX/SOC Compliance

Cash Management

Financial Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

HS diploma

Tools

MasterTax Software

MS Excel

MS Access

Jobbeschreibung

• Manage, review, and approve day-to-day activities of staff, including daily/weekly reconciliation for payroll, tax, and benefit accounts
• Manage, mentor, and provide performance evaluations for select staff members
• Provide technical and professional development training to the team
• Establish weekly assignments supporting team and company success and individual development
• Prepare month-end reconciliations, research financial differences, and support Corporate Accounting
• Collaborate with the Product Team and internal stakeholders to test and roll out new business initiatives
• Monitor cash across the total client base to mitigate risk and ensure activity is properly recorded
• Recommend mechanisms and action plans to address cash shortfalls and excesses
• Develop policies and procedures that strengthen internal controls, increase efficiency, and enable scaling
• Recommend and instruct staff to make cash collections based on reports
• Ensure department operating procedures and internal controls are followed
• Drive continued process improvement
• Review and approve process documentation
• Support Client Services inquiries
• Support Audit teams with timely SOX/SOC and other compliance documentation
• Review and approve Client Credits in accordance with company policies

Requirements

• HS diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in a payroll service or banking operations
• 3+ years in service bureau account reconciliations
• Experience managing and mentoring staff preferred
• MasterTax Software experience
• Thorough understanding of payroll service bureaus
• Problem solving ability
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong team and individual work ethic preferred
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in MS applications including Excel and Access
• High level of integrity
• Ability to sit at a desk or workstation for extended periods, typically 7–8 hours a day
• Ability to operate computer and phone systems and use multiple software programs simultaneously

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll service operations, account reconciliations, and financial management while effectively mentoring staff and driving process improvements. Proficient in developing policies that enhance internal controls and ensure compliance with SOX/SOC standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payroll Service Operations
• Account Reconciliation
• Staff Management and Mentoring
• MasterTax Software
• Process Improvement

Hard Skills

• Account Reconciliation
• Payroll Service Operations
• Financial Management
• Policy Development
• Cash Management
• SOX/SOC Compliance
• Excel Proficiency
• Access Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Strong Communication
• Teamwork
• Work Ethic
• Integrity

Industry Keywords

• Payroll Service Bureau
• Banking Operations
• Internal Controls
• Compliance Documentation

Tools & Technologies

• MasterTax Software
• MS Excel
• MS Access