USA Payroll And Canada Payroll

Tekskills; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills in Bengaluru is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage multi-country payrolls and ensure statutory compliance. You will reconcile payroll between HRIS, payroll systems, and the general ledger, and post salary journal entries with accuracy.

The role requires strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), advanced Excel for data analysis, and collaboration with HR and Finance to support month-end and year-end closings. Attention to detail and timely remittance are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-country payroll (USA & Canada).
• Payroll accounting, reconciliation of payroll-related accounts, and statutory compliance.
• Monthly payroll reconciliation between HRIS, payroll system, and general ledger.
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries (salary, deductions, employer contributions, accruals).
• Validate statutory deductions (Tax, social security, Pensions etc..) and ensure timely remit-tance.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors for payroll accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, statutory compliance, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and payroll platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliation between HRIS, payroll system, and general ledger.
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries (salary, deductions, employer contributions, accruals).
• Validate statutory deductions (Tax, social security, Pensions etc..) and ensure timely remit-tance.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to payroll.
• Maintain documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors for payroll accuracy.
• Assist in process improvements and automation of reconciliation tasks.
• Experience with multi-country payroll.
• Familiarity with internal controls and SOX compliance.

Skills

Multi-country payroll

Payroll accounting

Payroll reconciliation

Journal entries

Deductions validation

Discrepancy resolution

Month-end closing

Audit & compliance

HR/Finance collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Payroll platforms

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:

• Experience with multi-country payroll (USA & Canada).
• Payroll accounting, reconciliation of payroll-related accounts, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliation between HRIS, payroll system, and general ledger.
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries (salary, deductions, employer contributions, accruals).
• Validate statutory deductions (Tax, social security, Pensions etc..) and ensure timely remit-tance.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to payroll.
• Maintain documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors for payroll accuracy.
• Assist in process improvements and automation of reconciliation tasks.

Good to have:

• Accurate payroll accounting, reconciliation of payroll-related accounts, and compliance with statutory requirements. This role involves validating payroll data, preparing journal entries, and supporting audits.

Experience Required

• 35 years of experience in payroll accounting and reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, statutory compliance, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and payroll platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, statutory compliance, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and payroll platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliation between HRIS, payroll system, and general ledger.
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries (salary, deductions, employer contributions, accruals).
• Validate statutory deductions (Tax, social security, Pensions etc..) and ensure timely remit-tance.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to payroll.
• Maintain documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors for payroll accuracy.
• Assist in process improvements and automation of reconciliation tasks.
• Experience with multi-country payroll.
• Familiarity with internal controls and SOX compliance.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field

Pre-screening Questionnaire:

• Experience with multi-country payroll (USA & Canada).
• Payroll accounting, reconciliation of payroll-related accounts, and compliance with statutory requirements