Role Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Romanian payroll and labor legislation solid experience in payroll preparation and accounting and a working background with Oracle ERP systems. This role is key to ensuring payroll accuracy statutory compliance and financial integrity across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process monthly payroll ensuring accurate calculation of salaries taxes and social contributions in accordance with Romanian statutory regulations
- Collaborate closely with the HR team to ensure timely and precise input of payroll-related data
- Stay up to date with all changes in payroll and labor legislation; communicate impacts to stakeholders as necessary
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of employee payroll records at all times
- Review and process flexible benefits supplementary compensation (overtime shift differentials bank holidays) and ensure compliance with internal policies
- Prepare and post monthly payroll journals by cost center for statutory and intra-group reporting including reconciliations and variance analysis
- Utilize Oracle ERP to process payroll transactions and ensure proper integration with financial reporting
- Provide administrative support for the annual bonus pay review and flexible benefits programs
- Ensure compliance with internal controls company policies and external audit requirements
- Maintain high standards of data integrity confidentiality and consistency across payroll processes
- Support cost optimization initiatives by identifying payroll-related efficiency improvements
- Approve benefit payments in accordance with company policy and ensure proper documentation
- Foster collaborative relationships across departments ensuring clear and professional communication
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
- Minimum 23 years of hands-on experience in payroll accounting
- Excellent knowledge of Romanian labor law and statutory payroll requirements
- Experience with Oracle ERP systems is required
- Solid understanding of general accounting principles and month-end processes
- Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
- Excellent Excel skills; ability to work with large datasets and perform reconciliations
- Strong problem-solving analytical and organizational skills
- Self-motivated results-oriented and capable of working independently
- Team player with a positive collaborative attitude and strong interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to set ambitious goals and continuously strive for improvement/Demonstrates a strong focus on achieving high-quality outcomes consistently pushing for greater efficiency and performance.
- Committed to being a reliable and supportive team member fostering trust and collaboration.
- Ability to make informed and confident decisions while bringing your own perspectives to the table.