Payroll Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employee
• Managing benefits-related compensation
• Calculate net salaries, ensuring accurate application of taxes, deductions, and withholdings
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of payroll calculations and tax reporting
• Maintain and update payroll records and general ledger accounts
• Prepare payroll-related accounting documentation, reports, and schedules
• Track and manage employee leave balances, including paid and unpaid leave
• Process overtime payments, bonuses, and statutory or ad hoc deductions
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies (e.g., missed payments, incorrect calculations, holiday adjustments)
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, and compensation
• Support internal and external payroll audits
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll policies

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Payroll Accountant or in a similar role
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and related activities
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
• Good command of English and Russian (both written and spoken)
• Strong analytical skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Nice to have:

• Experience working with 1C ERP system