Payroll Specialist - French Speaker

H.B. Fuller; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in adhesives is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accounting Specialist. This role involves managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and providing financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a background in finance or accounting, with experience in multi-country payroll.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in French payroll and general accounting.
• Knowledge of payroll best practices and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger and ensure accurate financial transactions.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and analyze data.
• Ensure correct payroll for EIMEA countries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Excel

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Overview:

The Payroll Accounting Specialist is a detail-oriented financial professional responsible for managing payroll processes and ensuring accurate and timely payroll transactions. This role involves preparing and processing payroll, reconciling payroll accounts, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The Payroll Accounting Specialist collaborates with HR and finance teams to resolve payroll-related issues, provides detailed payroll reports and analysis, and supports audits.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Payroll Accounting Specialist is responsible for:

• Managing general ledger: Oversees general ledgers, ensuring accurate recording of all financial transactions & account reconciliations.
• Financial reporting & analysis: Responsible for preparing detailed financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, & cash flow statements. They analyze financial data to provide insights & recommendations.
• Payroll tasks: Ensure the correct and compliant payroll of EIMEA countries, being knowledgeable of payroll best practices.
• Compliance: Support Internal Controls and Statutory audits.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or HR
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in French payroll and general accounting (multi-countries experience is a plus)
• Proven accounting knowledge, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and closing activities
• Knowledge and experience with complex ERP systems [SAP and Blackline preferred] in matrixed organizations
• Strong working knowledge of software, systems and technology (Excel and other software).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Presenting and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in teams.
• High degree of flexibility and ability to work well under deadlines and pressure
• International mindset and strong customer focus
• Excellent command of English and French languages
• Must demonstrate strong security and confidentiality practices

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H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.