Job Description

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about financial accuracy? We are looking for a Senior Payroll & Accounting Specialist to play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement of our payroll and accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

1. Payroll Ownership & Processing

• Oversee and execute end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Review payroll data including salaries, overtime, commissions, and deductions

• Ensure all payroll changes (new hires, mutations, terminations) are processed accurately

• Act as the main point of contact for payroll-related matters and escalations

2. Payroll Accounting & Reconciliation

• Perform and review monthly payroll reconciliations

• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts (e.g., salaries payable, benefits, accruals)

• Prepare and review payroll journal entries

• Ensure alignment between payroll data and the general ledger

3. Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and CAO requirements

• Maintain accurate and auditable payroll records

• Liaise with external institutions (e.g., SVB, pension funds, labor authorities)

• Support and lead payroll-related audits

4. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze payroll reports, including costs and variances

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes

• Provide payroll data for budgeting and forecasting

• Identify trends, discrepancies, and financial risks

5. Benefits & Employee Cost Management

• Oversee and reconcile payroll-related benefits (pension, insurance, etc.)

• Ensure accurate calculation of employee entitlements and deductions

• Monitor the financial impact of leave balances, overtime, and commissions

6. Process Improvement & Internal Controls

• Strengthen payroll processes and internal controls

• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency

• Support system enhancements and best practices

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Experience:

  • 3–5 years of experience in payroll and/or accounting

  • Strong experience with payroll reconciliations, financial controls, and reporting

  • Experience within an Accounting or Finance function preferred

  • Experience with Payroll Pro and/or HRM is an advantage

• Languages: English, Spanish, Dutch, and Papiamento

• Key Skills:

  • Strong accounting and analytical skills

  • High attention to detail and accuracy

  • Solid understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and financial controls

  • Advanced Excel skills (reconciliations, data analysis)

  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

  • Ability to work independently and take ownership

  • High level of integrity and confidentiality

  • Effective communication

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

• Health insurance and wellness benefits.

• Training and development programs to support your career path.

• A supportive, inclusive, and fun work environment.

• Recognition programs, point-based reward systems, and employee appreciation events

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