EMEA Payroll Accountant

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The Role

We are looking for an EMEA Payroll Accountant. This role is crucial for managing payroll taxes and accounting processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting background and proficiency in payroll calculation. They should have a natural curiosity and analytical mindset, with a drive to improve and simplify processes.

Your primary focus will be on ensuring accurate and timely payroll accounting, identifying and resolving any discrepancies, and proactively addressing potential issues. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be vital to your success in this role.

As a key member of our high-performing finance/global payroll team, you will be based in Manila, and collaborate with colleagues across different regions and time zones. The right candidate will be flexible and adaptable, with a dedication to delivering top-quality service to our stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire accounting process related to payroll for (some) EMEA countries
• Partner with cross-functional colleagues across finance, tax, and IT organizations, providing payroll and accounting guidance
• Prepare accrual and liability account reconciliations
• Partner with the global teams to ensure appropriate cross-charging
• Conduct month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter variance analysis
• Facilitate audits by providing necessary records and documentation to auditors
• Identify potential issues proactively and take corrective measures
• Reconcile and post ad-hoc bank transactions
• Simplify and improve payroll and accounting processes
• Manage month-end closing tasks, including posting journal entries
• Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance
• Monitor the completion of the payroll settlement to the bank confirmation
• Contribute to developing a world-class global payroll process and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Work in a hybrid setting (3 days onsite per week) with a collaborative team atmosphere
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or 8+ years of Payroll Accounting experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Google products (Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail), and Workday
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels, including upper management
  
  

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.