Overview
Geosyntec Consultants, a multinational environmental engineering and consulting firm, has an opportunity for a Payroll Officer to support our corporate payroll team from Brisbane, AUS (preferably) or Sydney, AUS. This position reports to the Payroll Supervisor. A hybrid work schedule will be available for this position after initial training.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Process international payrolls on a monthly basis, including the generation of payroll checks and printing standard reports;
* Assist Payroll Manager with year-end audit of payroll-related procedures;
* Respond to employee requests for information on issues relating to payroll, e.g., paid time off, etc.;
* Prepare journal entry files for all payrolls and related PTO reports;
* Audit periodically for Super Cap.
* Respond to complex payroll questions;
* Assist with payroll tax adjustments and amendments for tax correction purposes;
* Process international payroll for multiple countries;
* Train other team members;
* Assist with quarterly payroll general ledger reconciliation process;
* Assist with setting up tax withholdings and worker's compensation calculations for new states and countries;
* Assist in setting up payroll for newly acquired companies;
* Perform related work as required.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of 5 years of payroll experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. (required)
* Experience with payroll software and intermediate Microsoft Office Word and Excel knowledge (formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP).
* Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence and memos.
* Ability to write simple correspondence and memos.
* Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal clients.
* Ability to add, subtract and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
* As this position has access to confidential information, it requires the satisfactory completion of a background check, as required by company and/or client policy and conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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