Payroll Associate
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Position Information

Hiring Manager:

Senior Compensation Accountant

Department:

Strategic Accounting & Finance

Position Responsibilities

This Payroll Associate will play an important role on the Compensation Team. The individual will be responsible for the timely preparation and accurate processing of Firm payroll which includes offering helpful / courteous customer service to colleagues and responding to all payroll questions. This role will also work closely with Human Resources and other internal teams to ensure all tax reporting, benefits records administration and payroll issues are handled accurately and appropriately.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Preparing updates to payroll records, monitoring changes in compensation and completing month-end, quarterly and annual processes

* Assisting with semi-monthly payroll reports, reconciliations and review of year-end tax forms

* Working with the Finance Team on funding payroll and assisting the Accounting Team on queries tied to the monthly close process

* Providing support during audits

* Maintaining payroll and internal control procedures

* Keeping current with best practices and the latest payroll laws and regulations

* Recommending opportunities to improve and automate payroll processes

* Partnering with internal payroll consultants on international payroll and expat payroll

* Contributing to ad-hoc projects related to process improvements, system enhancements and broader team / Firm initiatives

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or a related field

* 2+ years of relevant work experience in Payroll with solid understanding of multi-state payroll taxes

* Experience with ADP and Workday preferred

* International payroll experience is a plus

* Ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgment and discretion

* Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to build strong collaborative relationships across various groups within the Firm

* Excellent time management skills, able to handle competing priorities and work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment

* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, detailed-oriented with a can-do attitude when resolving issues

* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

* Abide by our work-in-office policy then in effect

Critical Competencies for Success

Our Gold Standards Model defines key behaviors and competencies across 4 dimensions: Leadership, Achieving Results, Personal Effectiveness and Thinking Critically. These behaviors and competencies drive our ability to win together.

* Leadership: Role models in this area consistently focus on the right goals and priorities and continually develop themselves and others. Always team players, they influence and engage with others to contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture where all feel welcome.

* Achieving Results: Role models in this area are high achievers who develop careful plans and deliver consistently and effectively. They hold themselves and others accountable for delivering high quality results, and they remove barriers to ensure others can contribute and grow.

* Thinking Critically: Role models in this area understand our business, rely on analytical reasoning and seek diverse perspectives to solve problems. They are forward thinking, anticipating issues and addressing them in advance.

* Personal Effectiveness: Role models in this area build strong relationships, treat others with respect and communicate effectively. They are driven to exceed expectations and are adaptable to changing circumstances.

The department-specific competencies define the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to successfully perform the functional or technical work of this role.

* Innovative Mindset: Leverages an agile and creative mindset to drive innovative value creation, continuous process improvement and proactive learning through new technology, processes and people.

* Compliance: Ensures compliance with laws and regulations related to tax and accounting. Stays current on legislative and regulatory changes and implements practices to stay compliant.

* Financial Analysis: Leverages financial policies, accounting principles, technology and other financial analytics and metrics to ensure compliance and generate insights.

* Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of the Firm's position in the industry, including its complex structure and competitive advantage in the marketplace. Monitors industry trends and changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications.

* Technical Communication and Documentation: Documents and communicates technical processes and procedures in area of specialty to stakeholders. Adapts the level of detail and specificity based on the needs of the intended audience.

Compensation and Benefits

For New York Only: It is expected that the base salary range for this position will be $90,000 to $110,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as skills, experiences and qualifications for the role. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the Firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance, Firm or individual department / team performance and market factors.

Golub Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.