Senior Payroll Accountant

Due to ongoing growth, EPAM is on the lookout for aSenior Payroll Accountant. While working with the global shared service Payroll team, you will be engaged in payroll payments, month-closure and other accounting-related tasks.
Are you detail-oriented, with a passion for finance and accounting? Do you excel in payroll practices and enjoy working with spreadsheets? If so, we want you on board!
Mix remote work with in-office engagements by visiting the EPAM office in Astana or enjoying the comfort of working from home. The choice is yours!

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Responsibilities

• Handle payroll for certain EPAM subsidiaries (info preparation, communication with HR team and external agencies, re-check of calculated payrolls, SOX control files preparation etc.) and respective US GAAP bookkeeping of payroll-related activities of EPAM subsidiaries
• Make analysis and reconciliation of payroll through all internal systems
• Investigate complicated payroll cases
• Work cross-functionally with other departments
• Deal with audit requests and participate in regular meetings with external and internal auditors
• Deal with local audits (payroll-related part)
• Participate in regular improvement process activities with other teams, analyze areas for improvement actively, and test new improvements
• Make Ad-hoc reports by request

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics (Finance/Accounting)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience as a Senior Payroll Accountant (or higher)/ Senior Payroll Specialist/Auditor (incl. payroll)
• English level - B1+ or higher, both verbal and written
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially in Microsoft Excel
• Working experience with ERP systems (SAP is an advantage)
• High personal responsibility, attentiveness to details, ability to control and process information that comes from many different sources
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Willingness to work hard, including overtime
• Stress tolerance
• Loyal, result-oriented person with a team player mentality

We offer

• We connect like-minded people: :
  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
  • Corporate and social events
  • Enjoyable working environment
• We invest in your growth: :
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O'Reilly
  • Free English classes with certified teachers
  • Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
• We cover it all: :
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical & family care package
  • Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In Kazakhstan, we operate across all cities with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda and work with the world's leading companies from different industries. In 2023, EPAM received the Export Excellence Award at the esteemed Digital Bridge Awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation.