Payroll Finance Analyst

About the job

Job Summary The Payroll Finance Analyst supports a centralized Payroll Center of Excellence (COE) by executing payroll-related finance and payment activities in a global, multi-entity environment. The role focuses on post-payroll processing, payroll-to-GL support, bank file uploads, reconciliations, and month-end close activities under established controls and procedures. Key Responsibilities Post-Payroll & Payment Support • Support post-payroll activities including reconciliations, accrual preparation, and journal entry support. • Assist with preparation, review, and upload of payroll bank files in coordination with Treasury payment factory processes. • Validate payroll outputs and funding readiness to support timely salary and statutory payments. General Ledger & Reconciliations • Prepare and support reconciliation of payroll-related GL accounts, including wages, benefits, taxes, accruals, and clearing accounts. • Assist in identifying and resolving reconciling items and posting variances with guidance from senior team members. • Support efforts to reduce manual reclassifications through accurate processing and issue tracking. Bank & Funding Activities • Support payroll bank account reconciliations and basic bank file governance activities. • Track payment confirmations, rejections, and failures and escalate issues as needed. • Coordinate with Treasury and payroll vendors to support on-time payroll funding across global banking platforms. Vendor & Stakeholder Support • Support review of payroll vendor and benefit provider invoices for accuracy. • Assist in resolving routine vendor queries related to payments, billing, or reporting. • Provide data and support to FP&A for payroll-related cost analysis and budget reviews. Controls, Compliance & Documentation • Perform payroll finance activities in accordance with SOX controls, Global Payroll Policy, and the Payroll & HR Control Framework. • Support documentation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Assist with audit requests by providing reconciliations, reports, and supporting documentation.

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Data accuracy
• Collaboration
• Agility
• Strong Excel skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, payroll finance, Treasury operations, or financial operations

Preferred Technologies

• Attention to detail
• Data accuracy
• Collaboration
• Agility
• Strong Excel skills

Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About the company

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.