Payroll accountant

Euroclear; Town of Belgium (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Euroclear seeks a Payroll Accountant to join the Finance Division, Group Accounting Services. You will gain broad exposure to financial accounting and HR/payroll processes while collaborating with stakeholders across functions and countries.

You will learn how AI, automation, and the Power Platform are transforming finance, developing a growth mindset, adaptability, and modern finance skills in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Finance or Accounting or related field.
• Experience or strong interest in HR/payroll accounting and financial controls.
• Proactive mindset and ability to work with colleagues from different countries.

Responsibilities

• Develop accounting expertise across HR and payroll impacts.
• Serve as the link between HR payroll and GL accounting teams.
• Perform general HR accounting activities including payroll analysis and mappings.
• Contribute to month-end closing, reconciliations, and quality review of HR-related accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Data tools

Digital finance solutions

Job description

We are looking for a Payroll Accountant with strong communication, organisational, analytical, and technology skills to join Euroclear’s Finance Division within the Group Accounting Services (GAS) department. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to financial accounting processes while developing expertise in HR and payroll accounting. You will work in an international environment and contribute to a variety of accounting activities, collaborating with stakeholders across different functions and countries.

We are looking for a motivated professional who is eager to learn, grow, and develop into a well-rounded accounting expert. In addition to building strong accounting knowledge, you will gain valuable exposure to how emerging technologies—including Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and the Microsoft Power Platform—are transforming finance processes and driving operational excellence. While technical knowledge is important, we believe that curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset are equally critical to success in this role.

Main roles

Develop your accounting expertise across several areas of finance accounting including the HR and payroll impacts

Be the link & interface between HR payroll and GL accounting teams (translating HR information into financial language & vice-versa)

Perform general HR accounting activities (analysis payroll files, mapping of payroll codes to B/S & P/L, IAS19 pension reconciliation)

• Contribute to month-end closing activities, including reconciliations, analytical reviews and explanation of key account movements of the HR related accounts

Prepares, records, analyses and reports HR accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles (HR accruals, HR recharges, reconciliations)

Identify areas for process improvement and take action to make it a success

Ensure timely and accurate processing of HR accounting journal entries

• Contribute to the reconciliation and quality review of balance sheet accounts with HR data received to support robust financial reporting
• Get involved in HR accounting and transformationinitiatives that help modernise processes, improve efficiency and raise the quality of our finance operations
• Build awareness of how technology is transforming finance, with opportunities to learn and contribute to digital tools, automation initiatives and data-driven ways of working
• Collaborate with HR and finance colleagues across countries, gaining valuable international exposure and contributing to a team-oriented culture

Interact with internal and external auditors for all HR accounting topics

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master degree in Finance, Accountingor a related field

Several years of experience in a GL or payroll accounting role , preferably in an international environment

Good understanding of payroll concepts

• Comfortable with Excel; experience or interest in ERP systems, data tools or digital finance solutions is a plus
• Strong communication and analytical skills, a proactive mindset and enthusiasm for working with colleagues from different countries and backgrounds. Ability to interact with different stakeholders is key.
• Able to work accurately, organise priorities effectively and collaborate well both independently and as part of a team