Specialist - Payroll (Maternity Cover- 6 months)

About the Role:

You will ensure accurate processing and recording of the Associations payroll. You will safeguard cash assets and confidential information. You will perform analytical tasks, and facilitate payroll wage verification, check and advice distribution. You will report to the Associate Manager - Payroll. This is a maternity leave cover for 6 months, starting in July 2025.

You Will:

• Process monthly end-to-end payroll of multiple countries (US & Africa region) following established global policy, process and compliance framework.
• Maintain good relationships and work with HR/Finance/IT/ADP.
• Collaborate with Governing Bodies (SCHWAB/ FSA/ H.S.A/ Garnishment) for any Statutory compliance information.
• Perform Year-End Preparation and perform balance adjustment for any ad-hoc case.
• Ensure Statutory compliance submissions are met.
• Handle payroll calendar with respective country payroll.
• Handle PO billing or any payment execution for country payroll.
• Collaborate with HR, business owners and temporary staff agencies to ensure POs are raised, receipted and payments made, accruing expenditure at every month-end for temp hires.
• Work with External/Internal Audit for any supporting documents/ enquiry.
• Update all Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure documents are up-to-date.
• Review timesheet submissions for accuracy and completeness; troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments.
• Calculate employee payroll deductions, including taxes and benefit premiums.
• Reconcile payroll before transmission and validate confirmation reports.
• Ensure appropriate tax treatment of employer paid benefits.
• Handle escalation issues for Level 2 payroll support .
• Process correct garnishment calculations and ensure compliance.
• Process accurate reporting.
• Use a hybrid work schedule

You Have:

• 2 years accounting experience processing multi-state/jurisdiction payroll.
• High School Diploma.
• Must demonstrate English language competency.

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. Youll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the worlds most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet todays demands, and prepare for tomorrows challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

Learn more about The Association on LinkedIn and our Career Site .

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Information :

• Company : AICPA
• Position : Specialist - Payroll (Maternity Cover- 6 months)
• Location : Petaling
• Country : MY