Payroll & Accounting Analyst

Seeking a detailoriented Master Data & Accounting Analyst to support the Payroll team in Mexico City. This role owns payroll master data integrity access controls and payroll accounting activities (journal entries reconciliations monthend close) while working closely with Payroll HR Finance IT and external providers (PACs). The ideal candidate understands Mexican payroll rules (CFDI nómina IMSS INFONAVIT ISR) has strong ERP experience and drives controls and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain payroll master data across HRIS/ERP/payroll systems (employee records pay elements accruals deductions garnishments cost centers tax codes work schedules) ensuring accuracy and auditability.

• Manage user access and segregation of duties for payroll systems; support onboarding/offboarding and periodic access reviews.

• Implement and document masterdata change controls and approval workflows (new pay elements policy changes retroactive adjustments).

• Perform payroll accounting: prepare/validate payroll journal entries distribute payroll costs to GL and provide supporting documentation for monthend close.

• Reconcile payroll to general ledger bank payroll files tax/social security deposits (IMSS/INFONAVIT/ISR) and thirdparty vendor invoices; investigate and resolve variances.

• Support electronic payroll stamping (CFDI nómina) coordination and ensure master data supports correct timbrado and XML generation.

• Participate in payroll cutover testing system upgrades localizations and integrations (HRIS <> payroll <> ERP); create test cases validate results and document configuration.

• Produce and maintain standard reports and dashboards (headcount payroll cost mapping variances masterdata change logs); use Excel Power Query SQL or BI tools as appropriate.

• Support audits and regulatory inquiries by maintaining audit trails filing documentation and responding to requests from SAT/IMSS/INFONAVIT or internal/external auditors.

• Drive continuous improvement: identify automation opportunities reducing manual entries and document procedures and controls.

• Act as a liaison between Payroll HR Finance IT and external vendors to ensure master data changes are implemented timely and correctly.

• Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries related to master data and payroll accounting; implement corrective actions and preventive measures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Contabilidad Finanzas Administración Sistemas de Información or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3 years of experience in payroll master data payroll accounting or payroll operations with Mexican payroll exposure (CFDI nómina ISR IMSS INFONAVIT/AFORE).

• Handson experience with ERP/HRIS/payroll systems (examples: SAP HCM/Payroll or FI Workday Oracle ADP localizations Aspel NOI) and integrations.

• Proven experience preparing payroll journal entries GL reconciliations and monthend close deliverables.

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP Power Query); experience with SQL Power BI/Tableau or reporting tools preferred.

• High attention to detail strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to data integrity and controls.

• English intermediate or higher preferred for regional interactions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications (Contador Público ACCA SAP certification payroll or accounting certifications).

• Experience with payroll tax filings CFDI generation and PAC coordination.

• Prior experience in multientity or multinational environments and multicurrency accounting.

• Familiarity with RPA/automation tools (UiPath Power Automate) or scripting to reduce manual tasks.

Skills & Behaviors:

• Data integrity mindset prioritizes accuracy and maintains complete audit trails.

• Controlfocused: understands segregation of duties and implements robust approval processes.

• Collaborative communicator: works effectively with HR Payroll Finance IT and vendors; communicates technical issues in business terms.

• Problem solver: investigates root causes proposes and implements corrective/preventive actions.

• Organized and deadlinedriven reliable during payroll cycles and monthend close.

• Continuous improvement orientation seeks automation and process simplification.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.