UCAN Payroll Accountant

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Finance & Operations - Mexico City

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The Role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic UCAN team. This individual will play a crucial role in managing payroll taxes and accounting activities for the United States and Canada. As a Tier 1 Payroll Accountant in our Center of Excellence (CoE), you will ensure accuracy and timeliness in payroll accounting, resolve discrepancies, and enhance processes for optimal efficiency and effectiveness.

You bring a natural curiosity and analytical mindset, driving continuous improvement and simplification of processes. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality are essential for success. You thrive on creative problem-solving and are eager to develop or enhance systems. You are skilled at gathering relevant data, leveraging feedback, and enhancing your skills to better support your team.

Based in Mexico City, you will be a key member of our high-performing finance/global payroll team, collaborating with colleagues across various regions and time zones. Flexibility, adaptability, and a dedication to delivering top-quality service to stakeholders are crucial for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee payroll accounting and tax operations for the United States and Canada payrolls.
• Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies and issues in the general ledger.
• Contribute to the enhancement and optimization of payroll processes and systems.
• Collect and analyze relevant data to improve team processes and maximize efficiency.
• Leverage feedback, develop skills, and acquire knowledge to effectively support the team.
• Collaborate with cross-regional teams across different time zones to provide high-quality service to stakeholders.
• Conduct variance analysis on a month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter basis.
• Offer recommendations and insights to improve payroll accounting and efficiency.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks, including posting journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Retrieve and validate ADP-prepared reports.
• Complete required multiple worksite and Bureau of Labor reports, along with mandatory surveys.
• Reclassify inactive cost centers.
• Address ADP inquiries regarding federal and state filing mandates.
• Update tax rates in Workday.
• Validate ADP invoices against bank transactions.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Google products.
• Strong communication skills, written/verbal, and ability to interact with employees at all levels, including upper management.
• Commitment to accuracy and quality, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
• We have a hybrid work arrangement in our Mexico City office (3 days onsite per week) with a collaborative team atmosphere.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or 4+ years of Payroll experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification is preferred.
• Prior experience in payroll accounting for both the United States and Canada is preferred.

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.