Associate Americas Payroll

MSCI Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Annual bonus eligibility

Comprehensive employee benefits

Learning opportunities

Job summary

MSCI Inc. in New York is seeking a Payroll Associate to join the Americas Payroll Team within Finance. You will manage semi-monthly payrolls for the US, Mexico, Canada and Brazil, coordinating with external providers and ensuring accurate general ledger postings during monthly close.

The ideal candidate has 1–5+ years in payroll, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. Fluency in English is required, Spanish a plus; a Finance/Accounting degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years’ professional experience in payroll or payroll accounting.
• Experience working in an international payroll environment.
• Strong MS Excel and desktop applications.
• Fluent in English; Spanish would be a plus.
• Payroll qualifications and diplomas are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Administer Americas payrolls and coordinate with external payroll service providers in Mexico and Brazil; in-house processing for Canada and US.
• Process payroll data including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, special payments, tax allocations, work location changes, overtime, garnishments, and deductions.
• Process bonuses, relocation, commissions, dividends, 13th month payments, savings fund contributions, Mexico coupons, RRSP and equity transactions.
• Audit, analyze and reconcile payroll.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax laws and company policy.
• Prepare reporting data for the legal entity controlling team.
• Handle NY 14-day rule calculations.
• Handle payroll tax related correspondences.
• Resolve payroll-related employee inquiries and collaborate across departments.
• Support adhoc payroll projects.
• Process T-4’s and W-2’s

Skills

Payroll processing

MS Excel

Communication skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Your Team Responsibilities

The Americas Payroll Team as part of the Finance Department is responsible for a seamless semi-monthly payroll process in US, Mexico, Canada and Brazil and is responsible for general ledger entries during the monthly closing. We are looking for a Payroll Associate to join our incredible team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for administration of assigned Americas payrolls ensuring that all payroll input is correctly communicated to our external payroll service providers in Mexico and Brazil and in house processing for Canada and US.
• Ensure that payroll data including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, special payments, tax allocations, work location changes, Overtime, garnishments, address changes and employee deductions are processed for Americas Payrolls.
• Process all bonuses, relocation, commissions, dividends, 13th month payment, savings fund, savings bank, Mexico food coupons, RRSP and equity transactions.
• Audit, analyze and reconcile payroll.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll tax laws and company policy.
• Process reporting data for Legal entity controlling team timely.
• Handle processing and calculations of NY 14 day rule.
• Handle the Payroll tax related correspondences.
• Research and resolve any payroll related employee inquiries.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external departments.
• Support any adhoc payroll projects assigned to the team.
• Process T-4’s and W-2’s

Your Skills And Experience That Will Help You Excel

• 1-5+ years’ professional experience, preferably within a similar payroll or payroll accounting role
• Experience of working within an international and multi-cultural environment
• Strong technical ability in MS Excel and other computer desktop applications
• Highly motivated and proactive individual, eager to take personal ownership for the administration of payrolls and accounting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong team-playing attitude
• Detail-focused approach to ensure that all payroll is performed to the highest level of accuracy and to ensure that all control steps within the payroll process are rigorously adhered to
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating a logical thought process and an ability to assimilate new information and tasks quickly
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and to re-align priorities when required at short notice
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting is preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken English and desired Spanish
• Payroll qualifications and diplomas are an advantage

About MSCI

What we offer you

• Salary range: $86,000 - $112,000 / year. Plus eligible for annual bonus. Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center , LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.
• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision – to power better decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry. MSCI strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail] and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e‑mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.