Senior GL Payroll Accountant

Atlassian Corp.; Manila; Remote; PHP 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing resources

Volunteer days

Job summary

At Atlassian, a Manila-based payroll accounting role is open for candidates with 3–7 years in accounting, preferably global payroll accounting. You will handle month-end payroll journals, accruals, reconciliations, and US GAAP/SOX compliance while collaborating with FP&A and a remote/global team.

Excel proficiency and strong communication are required, along with excellent organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3-7 years of Accounting experience, preferably in Global Payroll Accounting.
• Strong grasp of Excel and ability to manage complex spreadsheets.
• Good customer service and clear communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute global payroll month-end journals and Oracle close tasks.
• Calculate and record complex payroll accruals such as bonus, leave, and severance.
• Prepare Blackline balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Maintain US GAAP compliance and SOX internal control documentation.
• Deliver monthly payroll flux analysis in partnership with FP&A.
• Test new earning and deduction codes across payroll systems.
• Support financial audits and statutory filings.
• Improve close efficiency and update payroll accounting process documentation.
• Report to the Payroll Accounting Manager.

Skills

Accounting experience

Global Payroll Accounting

Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Finance & Accounting | Manila, Philippines | Remote, Remote |

Atlassians can choose where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity.

What you'll do

Execute global payroll month-end journals and Oracle close tasks

Calculate and record complex payroll accruals such as bonus, leave, and severance

Prepare Blackline balance sheet reconciliations and resolve clearing variances

Maintain US GAAP compliance and SOX internal control documentation

Deliver monthly payroll flux analysis in partnership with FP&A

Test new earning and deduction codes across payroll systems

Support financial audits and statutory filings

Improve close efficiency and update payroll accounting process documentation

Report directly to the Payroll Accounting Manager

Your background

At least 3-7 years of Accounting experience preferably in Global Payroll Accounting

Have good grasp of Excel and can maintain complex spreadsheets

You should have good customer service and communication skills

You should have strong organizational, time management and prioritization abilities

Must be comfortable working with a remote manager and global team

• Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits .

About Atlassian

At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.

We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.

In line with local law, identity verification (which may include use of biometric data) is a condition of employment with Atlassian for employment fraud purposes.

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