Payroll & Accounting Specialist

GQG Partners; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical, dental, and vision

Paid life insurance

Healthcare spending account

Sick and personal time off

EAP

401K matching

Job summary

GQG Partners is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to play a crucial role in administering and processing the firm’s global payroll and compensation processes. This role ensures salaries, wages, bonuses, and incentives are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

It sits within the Human Resources team, collaborating with Finance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency with general accounting concepts required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll, compensation accounting, or related field.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Administer and process global payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate with global payroll providers to support accurate payroll processing.
• Maintain payroll records, including salary changes, taxes, deductions, and benefits.
• Prepare compensation-related journal entries and assist with reconciliations.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

GQG Partners is an investment boutique which is a wholly owned subsidiary of a majority employee-owned company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: GQG). The firm manages global and emerging market equities for institutions, advisors, and individuals worldwide. The company is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale FL, with offices in New York, Seattle, London, Sydney, and Abu Dhabi. GQG Partners manages more than US $162.5 billion in client assets as of March 31, 2026 and employs approximately 240 associates worldwide.

GQG is passionate about investing and strives for the highest levels of excellence in a competitive industry. It is our responsibility to help investors secure their financial future and we are honored that our clients entrust us with their financial capital. We endeavor to create a business that is closely aligned with our clients’ financial interests. And we strive for success at all levels of our organization through a commitment to independent thinking, continual growth, cultural integrity, and a deep knowledge of the markets.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

• Generous medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid and voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Healthcare spending account, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefit options
• Paid sick and personal time off, Parental Leave, and paid disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K matching with immediate vesting

ABOUT THE POSITION

Employment Type: Exempt - FT

Location: Seattle, WA; New York, NY; Fort Lauderdale, FL (Hybrid, 3 days/week in office)

Salary Range: USD 80,000.00 - 110,000.00 plus annual discretionary bonus

We are seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to play a crucial role in administering and processing the firm’s global payroll and compensation processes. This Payroll & Accounting Specialist will ensure that salaries, wages, bonuses, and incentives are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and applicable legal and regulatory environments. The Payroll & Accounting Specialist is part of the Human Resources team and works closely with the Finance team.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex processes in a fast-paced, global environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and process global payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with global payroll providers in France, UK, UAE, Australia, Japan, and others to support accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Manage relevant payroll provider relationships.
• Maintain and communicate annual payroll calendar.
• Maintain and update payroll records, including: salary changes; federal, state, and local taxes; exemptions; insurance coverage; deductions; and other necessary records.
• Prepare compensation-related journal entries and update and maintain the underlying calculations and analysis.
• Work closely with the Finance department to reconcile compensation-related accounts and ensure that all financial transactions are accurately reflected in the company’s accounting system.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payroll issues and provide accurate information and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with international, federal, state, and local payroll, wage, hour laws, and best practices.
• Work closely with the US payroll provider to ensure accurate state tax filing, reporting, and compliance.
• Keep abreast of current trends and best practices in compensation and payroll accounting.
• Recognize issues and elevate through appropriate channels.
• Responsible for ad-hoc Human Resource projects and assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency with general accounting concepts required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll, compensation accounting, or other related experience.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and numerical abilities.
• Operate with the highest level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial information.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to work non-standard hours as needed to support global payroll cycles, deadlines, and urgent issues.
• Proactive, responsive, flexible, and service-oriented.

The base salary offered will be determined by various factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, education, and qualifications.

GQG Partners LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not engage in unlawful discrimination on any basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.

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