Payroll & Accounting Ops. Specialist

Hatch IT


Job Location:

Reston, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 15 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

hatch I.T. is partnering with Babel Street to find a Payroll & Accounting Ops. Specialist.Please see details below:

About the Role

The Payroll & AccountingOpsSpecialist will support the financial operations of Babel Street by executing payroll processes andassistingwith broader accounting operations. This role reports to the Accounting Operations Manager and is responsible for ensuring accurate timely and compliant payroll processing across U.S. andInternational operationsandprovidingoperational accountingsupport across key accounting functionsincluding billing and collections accounts payable and paymentscash managementtax and other areas.

This position requires a detail-oriented highly responsiblecommittedand dependableprofessional with strong payroll and foundational accounting knowledge capable of managing day-to-day payrollactivitiesand supportingthe functionsnoted above. The role will play a keypartinmaintainingpayroll accuracy supporting compliance efforts and contributing to scalable efficient accounting processes as the company continues to grow.

About the Company

Babel Street is the trusted technology partner for the worlds most advanced identity intelligence and risk operations. They deliver advanced AI and data analytics solutions providing unmatched analysis-ready data regardless of language proactive risk identification 360-degree insights high-speed automation and seamless integration into existing systems. Babel Street empowers government and commercial organizations to transform high-stakes identity and risk operations into a strategic advantage. The actionable insights we deliver safeguard lives and protect critical assets around the world.Babel Street is headquartered inReston Virginia withregionaloffices in BostonMAand Cleveland OH andinternationaloffices inAustralia Canada Israel Japan and the U.K.

Responsibilities:

Global Payroll Processing & Coordination:

  • Execute and support end-to-end global payroll processing for adynamic expanding multi-entity and multi-state company with approximately250worldwideemployees
  • Prepare U.S. semi-monthly payrolls and special payrolls as neededfor exempt and non-exempt employeessalaried and hourly employeesensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Coordinate with third-party payroll providers for U.S. andfiveInternationalpayrolls (Australia Canada Israel Japan and UK)
  • Maintain payroll records andsupportdocumentation
  • Act as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and issues providingtimelyand effective resolutions and escalating complex non-routine or high-risk matters to the Accounting Operations Manager for review and guidance

Financial Statement Close Support:

  • Prepare payroll-related journal entries for review
  • Assistin payroll-related balance sheet reconciliations
  • Supporttimelycompletion of payroll deliverables

Payroll Tax Compliance & Reporting:

  • Support payroll tax compliance activities
  • Prepare payroll reports for internal stakeholders and audits
  • Assistwith audit documentation requests

HR & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Partner with HR to ensureaccurateemployee data updates
  • Collaborate on payroll-related improvements

Accounting Operations Support:

  • Support the Accounting Operations Manager with broader accounting and finance operation as needed
  • Assistwith sales tax compliance activities including data preparation and coordination of filings
  • Support accounts receivable processes including billing collections customerfollow-upsand dunning communications
  • Assistwith ad hoc accounting tasks reconciliations and process improvements
  • Provide backup support forotheroperational accounting processes as needed

Qualifications:

Education & Certification:

  • BachelorsDegree in Accounting Finance or related field (or equivalent experience)preferred
  • CPP certificationpreferred

Experience and Knowledge:

  • 3years of payroll or accounting experience
  • U.S. payrollprocessingexpertise
  • Operational accountingexperience(APAR sales taxcash management etc.) preferred
  • Experience in a multi-entity environment is a plus
  • Working knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations
  • Basic understanding of accounting operations and workflows
  • Basic understanding ofinternational payroll is a plus

Technical Skills:

  • Strong working knowledgeofpayroll systems (Paylocity preferred)
  • Familiarity with accounting systems (NetSuite preferred)
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience with HRIS platforms is a plus
  • Experience supporting systems implementations integrations or process automation initiatives across payroll HRIS and accounting platforms is a plus

Soft Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communicationand collaboration skills
  • Ability to escalate issues appropriately
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

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hatch I.T. is partnering with Babel Street to find a Payroll & Accounting Ops. Specialist.Please see details below:About the RoleThe Payroll & AccountingOpsSpecialist will support the financial operations of Babel Street by executing payroll processes andassistingwith broader accounting operations. ...

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