Pre Payroll

Pre Payroll

Job Requirements*

We are looking for a Pre-Payroll Senior Associate to support and execute

end-to-end payroll reconciliation, accruals, journal entries, account

reconciliations, and reporting activities for Global and U.S. payroll operations.

This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of payroll-related

accounting entries while partnering closely , Payroll, Finance, and Accounting

teams.

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

integrity.

Key

Responsibilities*

Payroll Accrual & Journal Entries

• Prepare and process payroll accrual journal entries, including:

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o Identifying accrual requirements

o Calculating payroll accrual amounts

o Determining appropriate GL accounts

• Prepare templates and supporting schedules for review

• Record, review, validate, and reverse entries when required

Allocation & 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 approvals

Monthly Payroll Posting & Reconciliation

• Support the Monthly Payroll Posting Process, including:

o Payroll data extraction and validation

o Payroll amount calculations

o Journal preparation and posting

o 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 accounts

o Gathering supporting documentation

o Comparing GL balances vs payroll records

o Investigating and resolving differences

• Prepare and document Balance Sheet reconciliations (GL vs PL)

• Post adjustments as required and support reviews and approvals

OneStream 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-off

Reporting & 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 controls

Benefits-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