Global Payroll & Compliance Specialist

PJT Partners, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PJT Partners, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Administrator in the United States to manage semi-monthly and monthly payroll output, coordinating with ADP WFN and internal teams to ensure accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3–5 years of payroll experience, with strong Excel skills and payroll tax knowledge. You will support year-end reporting, audits, and compliance while maintaining confidentiality and SOX controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting or payroll administration experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll tax concepts and compliance requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll output with ADP WFN and internal processors for semi-monthly and monthly cycles.
• Review payroll data and reconcile to supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Coordinate with International Payroll, Tax, Compensation and Benefits teams on RSUs, bonuses and deductions.
• Ensure payroll journal entries are correctly posted to the general ledger.
• Assist with year-end compliance and audits and respond to regulatory inquiries.
• Document procedures to ensure consistent payroll processing.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ADP WFN

Workday

Excel

Job description

PJT Partners, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Administrator in the United States to manage semi-monthly and monthly payroll output, coordinating with ADP WFN and internal teams to ensure accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3–5 years of payroll experience, with strong Excel skills and payroll tax knowledge. You will support year-end reporting, audits, and compliance while maintaining confidentiality and SOX controls.