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This position is a professional role that is responsible for providing solid payroll accounting and funding analytical subject matter expertise and consultation to Strada clients. This position interacts with internal and external auditors, responds to technical inquiries and while ensuring appropriate controls are implemented to avoid audit exceptions for both Strada and its clients. The candidate is also responsible for leading project initiatives to resolve high risk escalations in consideration of the potential financial and legal impacts for Strada and their clients.
Delivery Key responsibilities:
Reconcile general ledger accounts comparing the payroll activity against the general ledger
Identify the need for reconciliation improvements and offer suggestions to facilitate the same
Prepare bank reconciliations from comparison of payroll data vs. banking data leading to recognition of adjustments/actions needed to clear reconciling items
Reconcile funding activity at company and employee level to verify proper third party payments
Review Payroll to General Ledger interface error reports and defensive queries identifying proper reclassifications for payroll entries
Understanding of journal voucher preparation and their effect to the general ledger
Support Managers with client engagement ensuring all information is accurate and provided on time
Provide support and guidance for all implementations and go lives
Provide daily functional support to the teams, to support the successful delivery of General Ledger documents and files.
Performs financial audits, analyses data, reconcile and balance payroll results, payroll postings and GL interface transmittals for all on and off cycle processing’s and adjustment runs
Reviews all variances through investigation and resolution processes, completes root cause analysis as required, and recommends client intervention procedures and communicates variances
Analyzes accounting compliance issues and determines financial impacts and risks to Strada/client financials/processes
Facilitates appropriate resolutions based on those impacts, including system configuration changes
Makes formal recommendations to the client regarding escalated issues and resolves client inquiries based on financial and legal compliance impacts and risks to Strada, Strada’s clients, and funding sources
Analyzes internal processes, methods, and procedures to ensure appropriate audit controls are in place and being followed
Responsible for the updating, maintaining, and enforcing of the Defined Work Instructions (DWIs)and other process documentation
Responsible for the resolution of Technical/Functional issues escalated from the team and ensuring all system issues/defects are reported correctly and tickets are logged with the necessary details and evidence so Application Services and/or Products can investigate
Contribute to team meetings and raise any issues immediately to your Operations Manager Serves as expert responder to all audit requests ensuring the accurate and timely responses
Provides reconciliations of payroll related balance sheet accounts to clients as required.
Communicates regularly with various payroll processing teams to resolve escalation issues and to share lessons learned to optimize service delivery
Communicates with Clients and Vendors to resolve Accounting and Treasury related issues
Working with Operational Management and Products to implement automation, innovation, and any continuous improvement programs
Support Year End
Ability to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information
Proactively identify upsell opportunities
Support Management with the resolution of client escalations, along with lessons learned
Upskill and develop team members through training delivery and coaching to enable them to fulfil their role
Time Recording to be completed on time and accurately
Other duties, as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or manager
Build good relationships with all lines of businesses where appropriate
Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned
Professional Job Experience
Payroll and financial reporting experience preferred
Accounting experience is required
1 to 3 years’ experience using Workday or similar accounting systems
Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage the workload of the team members for productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness
Ability to focus on SLA attainment, goal setting, task prioritization and teamwork.
Ability to make timely and complex recommendations using technology, accounting theory and methods
Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and clients using consensus when possible
Ability to identify problems and systematically compile information and address root causes in partnership with internal departments and resources
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines and adhere to client driven, timetables.
Ability to use MS Office suite and to advanced skills using Excel, Workday and related systems
Ability to identify and mitigate risks
Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment
Attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal skills
Self-motivated and a willingness to learn
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures
At Strada, our values guide everything we do:
Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.
Benefits
At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.
All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.
Diversity Policy Statement
Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Salary Pay Range
Minimum - Maximum:
$61,950.00 - $115,050.00
Pay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.
Strada provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Strada is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.
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