Payroll Accountant

As a Payroll Accountant at Flexport, you'll manage the biweekly payroll for the U.S. and Canada, including calculations and employer tax compliance. You'll also handle off-cycle payrolls such as bonuses and commissions, prepare journal entries related to global payroll, review transactions for accuracy, and resolve payroll discrepancies effectively.

To qualify for the Payroll Accountant position at Flexport, you should possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or human resources, along with 3-5 years of payroll processing experience, particularly with large payrolls. Proficiency in Workday Payroll and Excel is essential, along with strong communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Flexport utilizes Workday and Payworks for payroll processing. Familiarity with these platforms is essential for a Payroll Accountant, especially considering the scale of payroll operations across multiple countries.

At Flexport, the Payroll Accountant plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with payroll regulations through meticulous processing and review of payroll information. The position requires a 'compliance first' attitude, focusing on adherence to regulatory standards and the preparation of necessary reports and filings, ensuring that all audit requirements are met.

The work environment at Flexport is fast-paced and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on team dynamics. As a Payroll Accountant, you'll engage with cross-functional teams across various offices and take part in projects aimed at improving payroll processes, making it both a challenging and rewarding place to grow your career.

Discuss your previous roles where you handled payroll, including the systems you used and the scale of payrolls processed. Highlight specific challenges you faced and how you overcame them to show your problem-solving skills.

Mention techniques you use to verify accuracy, such as routine audits of payroll data, using checklists, and double-verifying complex calculations. Discuss how you prioritize attention to detail in your work.

Share your past experiences with preparing for audits, what steps you took to ensure compliance, and how you addressed any discrepancies found during these audits.

Discuss innovative approaches you've implemented in the past, such as automating processes, utilizing advanced Excel functions, or collaborating with team members to identify inefficiencies.

Outline your time management skills, how you prioritize tasks, and any systems you've established in previous roles to meet critical payroll deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.

Provide a specific example that demonstrates your analytical skills and customer service approach, detailing how you identified the issue, investigated it, and successfully resolved it while communicating with impacted employees.

Mention your strategies for staying informed about regulatory changes, such as attending workshops, participating in professional organizations, or utilizing online resources related to payroll compliance.

Share your familiarity with Workday, including specific functions you use regularly, any training you've had, and how you've leveraged the system to improve payroll processes in past positions.

Highlight your understanding of the importance of confidentiality in payroll, the measures you take to protect sensitive information, and your commitment to ethical standards.

Provide examples of how you've worked with other departments, such as human resources or finance, to ensure that payroll processing aligns with broader company goals.