Payroll Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Indonesia.

📋 Description

• Supervise general ledger operations with an emphasis on payroll-related accounting

• Create and enter journal entries associated with payroll for standard payroll, bonuses, commissions, severance, and multi-subsidiary assessments

• Conduct payroll account reconciliations and align payroll-related balance sheet accounts with the general ledger during each closing cycle

• Maintain employee records and perform daily bookkeeping tasks related to payroll

• Prepare accruals for paid time off (PTO), bonuses, payroll taxation, commissions, and contractor payments

• Distribute accruals across various subsidiaries or entities

• Generate recurring journal entries and guide them through the prepare → review → post workflow

• Validate new contractors, confirm amounts, and reallocate accruals to the appropriate periods

• Evaluate outstanding purchase orders, approve contractor bills, reconcile vendor accounts, and review expense reports

• Assemble supporting documentation, variance analyses, and transaction schedules for both internal and external audits

• Collaborate with the US Accounting team and work cross-functionally with HR, Accounts Payable (AP), and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams

• Assist US accounting operations while adhering to US West Coast working hours

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent professional experience

• 2–5 years of hands-on general ledger accounting experience, including payroll accounting

• Proven experience in preparing payroll journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations

• Knowledge of payroll tax compliance, including federal, state, and local withholding and unemployment regulations

• Familiarity with FICA, FUTA/SUTA, and multi-state withholding regulations

• Experience in benefits-related payroll accounting and reconciling benefits deduction accounts

• Understanding of pre-tax versus post-tax deductions

• Proficient in payroll platforms and payroll register review

• Capability to work autonomously in a remote, distributed team across various time zones

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities

• Independent problem-solving skills with the capacity to propose solutions

• Familiarity with NetSuite is preferred

• Experience with Dayforce or Numeric is an advantage

• Advanced Excel proficiency

• Exposure to multi-country or international payroll is a plus

• CPA certification is preferred but not mandatory

• Must possess valid working rights in Indonesia at the time of application

• Visa sponsorship is unavailable

🏝️ Benefits

• Hybrid work environment

• Complimentary in-office lunches throughout the week

• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

• Access to a recognized training platform

• Competitive salary package

• Collaborative international workforce

• Work/life balance

• Inclusive and respectful workplace