Pre Payroll

Pre Payroll

Job Requirements

We are looking for a Pre-Payroll Senior Associate to support and executeend-to-end payroll reconciliation, accruals, journal entries, accountreconciliations, and reporting activities for Global and U.S. payroll operations.This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of payroll-relatedaccounting entries while partnering closely , Payroll, Finance, and Accounting

teams.

The role plays a critical part in monthly close, audit readiness, and payroll cost

integrity.

KeyResponsibilities

Payroll Accrual & Journal Entries

• Prepare and process payroll accrual journal entries, including:

o

o Identifying accrual requirementso Calculating payroll accrual amountso Determining appropriate GL accounts• Prepare templates and supporting schedules for review• Record, review, validate, and reverse entries when requiredAllocation & Reclassification Journal Entries• Process allocation journal entries based on:o Percentage splits

• Identify allocation basis, calculate allocations, and determine accounts• Prepare approval documentation and post entries to the General Ledger• Support reclassification entries by reviewing original postings, identifying

corrections, and ensuring proper approvalsMonthly Payroll Posting & Reconciliation• Support the Monthly Payroll Posting Process, including:o Payroll data extraction and validationo Payroll amount calculationso Journal preparation and postingo Reconciliation of payroll postings

• Generate and review payroll reports supporting month-end close

Account & Balance Sheet Reconciliations• Perform payroll account reconciliations, including:o Identifying payroll-related accountso Gathering supporting documentationo Comparing GL balances vs payroll recordso Investigating and resolving differences• Prepare and document Balance Sheet reconciliations (GL vs PL)• Post adjustments as required and support reviews and approvalsOneStream Reconciliations (High & Medium Risk)

• Perform OneStream payroll reconciliations, including: Identification of high-risk and medium-risk accounts Detailed GL vs payroll comparisons Transaction validation and issue investigation Documentation and OneStream updates
• Prepare adjustments, support independent review, and secure approvals

AIP Accrual & Reconciliation

• Prepare Monthly AIP accruals, including calculation, posting, validation,

and reversal as needed

• Perform AIP reconciliation from accrual to payment, including: GL vs supporting document comparisons Difference analysis and adjustment Documentation, client approval, and final sign-offReporting & Audit Support
• Support payroll-related reports, audits, and control activities:

Define scope and objectives Gather data and perform audit procedures Analyze findings and draft reports Support follow-ups and corrective actions

• Ensure documentation is audit-ready and compliant with internal controlsBenefits-Related Planning Coordination (Payroll Impact)• Support payroll cost planning impact for: Work comp, pension, medical, dental, and other benefit costs• Assist with budgeting, compliance checks, contribution structures, and

implementation support