US Associate Payroll Accountant (temporary position)
Job Description
- Working knowledge of SAP HR and ADP EV5/6.
- Experience with HRIS or payroll systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, ADP, Oracle).
- Prepare and book accurate payroll journal entries, ensuring alignment with payroll cycles and compliance with financial and accounting standards.
- Reconcile payroll transactions and bank accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records and cash balances.
- Analyze payroll data for its impact on the General Ledger (GL), Profit & Loss (P&L), and Balance Sheet.
- Perform bank reconciliations and assist with resolving variances in a timely and accurate manner.
- Support the month end close process, including accruals, account reconciliations, and preparation of schedules.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
- At least 3 years of experience related to Accounting Payroll environment.
- Advanced English (oral and written skills).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
Company description
Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re:Sources has grown to 4,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients.
In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.
Overview
Leverage working knowledge of bank reconciliations, month end close tasks, and payroll journal entries to contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations within a dynamic finance team.
Responsibilities
- Journal entries creation: prepare and book accurate payroll journal entries, ensuring alignment with payroll cycles and compliance with financial and accounting standards.
- Payroll process: reconcile payroll transactions and bank accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records and cash balances.
- Payroll Accounting: analyze payroll data for its impact on the General Ledger (GL), Profit & Loss (P&L), and Balance Sheet, providing insights that support financial accuracy and informed decision-making.
- Bank reconciliations execution: perform bank reconciliations and assist with resolving variances in a timely and accurate manner.
- Accounting closing: support the month end close process, including accruals, account reconciliations, and preparation of schedules to ensure timely financial reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
- At least 3 years of experience related to Accounting Payroll environment.
- Advanced English (oral and written skills).
- Working knowledge of SAP HR and ADP EV5/6 is a plus.
- Experience with HRIS or payroll systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, ADP, Oracle) is a strong advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
