Accountant

PT. KNIT EOR SERVICES INDONESIA; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 340,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT. KNIT EOR SERVICES INDONESIA seeks an experienced payroll accounting professional to oversee full‑cycle payroll processes, reconcile data, and support clients with financial insights. You will ensure compliance and accurate reporting across statutory filings and audits.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years’ experience in payroll accounting, strong Excel skills, and a degree in accounting or finance. English proficiency is essential; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in full‑cycle accounting or payroll accounting analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel with formulas, VLOOKUP and pivot tables for payroll data.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance; CPA or payroll certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed reconciliations of payroll‑related financial data (wages, taxes, deductions, benefits).
• Identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review statutory payroll filings and year‑end financial reports.
• Oversee payroll accounting processes, journal entries and general ledger postings.
• Conduct quarterly and year‑end payroll audits and document findings for audits.
• Act as Level 2 support for escalated payroll accounting issues and client inquiries.
• Collaborate with payroll, finance and compliance teams to improve processes.

Skills

English proficiency

Mandarin (plus)

Microsoft Excel

Reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or payroll certs (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Perform detailed reconciliations of payroll-related financial data, including wages, taxes, deductions, and benefits, to ensure accuracy and alignment with client records and Knit’s systems.

Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial records, leveraging advanced accounting skills to maintain compliance with local, regional, and international regulations.

Prepare and review statutory payroll filings, such as tax returns and year-end financial reports, ensuring timely submission and adherence to legal standards.

Payroll Accounting Oversight

Oversee payroll accounting processes for assigned clients, ensuring proper journal entries, general ledger postings, and financial reporting tied to payroll activities.

Conduct quarterly and year-end payroll audits, verifying accuracy of financial data, reconciling accounts, and ensuring proper documentation for internal and external audits.

Collaborate with payroll teams to validate data inputs and outputs, providing accounting expertise to troubleshoot and resolve complex payroll discrepancies.

Problem-Solving & Client Support

Act as Level 2 support for escalated payroll accounting issues, analyzing and resolving client inquiries related to financial discrepancies, tax calculations, or reporting errors.

Provide clients with actionable insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to improve payroll accuracy and compliance.

Maintain detailed client-specific accounting notes, ensuring all reconciliations, adjustments, and resolutions are well-documented for transparency and continuity.

Process Improvement & Internal Collaboration

Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., payroll, finance, and compliance) to streamline accounting processes, reduce errors, and enhance financial reporting efficiency.

Contribute to the development of internal tools, templates, and best practices for payroll reconciliation and financial audits.

Serve as a subject matter expert in payroll accounting and compliance, offering guidance to internal teams and clients on complex financial matters.

Qualifications :

Proficient in spoken and written English with excellent communication skills.

Proficient in spoken and written mandarin is plus

5-10 years of experience in full-cycle accounting or payroll accounting analysis, preferably in a public accounting firm, payroll provider, or employer of record setting.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with demonstrated ability to build working papers, perform detailed reconciliations, and analyze intricate payroll-related datasets using formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and other analytical tools.

Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with a strong ability to spot errors and inconsistencies.

High degree of responsibility and the ability to work efficiently under pressure, adapting quickly in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is strongly preferred; relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, payroll compliance) are a plus.