We are looking for a highly skilled Payroll Accounting Consultant to join our team in Latham, New York. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to work on complex payroll systems and accounting processes across multiple countries, ensuring seamless financial operations. The role requires a proactive individual with experience in payroll system implementation and general ledger mapping. Responsibilities: • Develop and implement payroll general ledger mappings for multiple countries, ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping. • Oversee the creation of journal entries for countries already live but lacking complete payroll mappings. • Manage travel and expense general ledger mappings across various regions, prioritizing accuracy and compliance. • Audit and validate existing payroll configurations to identify gaps and ensure systems are properly aligned. • Collaborate with regional teams to finalize cost center setups for payroll systems. • Utilize software such as Concur and various ERP systems to enhance payroll accounting processes. • Correct and configure past payroll setups, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. • Conduct thorough testing and validation of mapping processes to guarantee system accuracy. • Provide expert consultation on system implementation, data migration, and database mapping. • Work autonomously to address and resolve payroll accounting challenges effectively.

• Proven expertise in payroll accounting and general ledger system setup across multiple countries. • Strong knowledge of travel and expense accounting processes. • Experience with system implementation, data mapping, and database migration. • Ability to work independently and proactively address complex payroll challenges. • Familiarity with ERP systems such as Eclipse, Business Central, and Concur. • Detail-oriented with strong auditing skills to validate and optimize payroll systems. • Capability to create custom mappings and configurations from scratch. • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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Latham, NY
onsite
Temporary
45.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly skilled Payroll Accounting Consultant to join our team in Latham, New York. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to work on complex payroll systems and accounting processes across multiple countries, ensuring seamless financial operations. The role requires a proactive individual with experience in payroll system implementation and general ledger mapping. Responsibilities: • Develop and implement payroll general ledger mappings for multiple countries, ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping. • Oversee the creation of journal entries for countries already live but lacking complete payroll mappings. • Manage travel and expense general ledger mappings across various regions, prioritizing accuracy and compliance. • Audit and validate existing payroll configurations to identify gaps and ensure systems are properly aligned. • Collaborate with regional teams to finalize cost center setups for payroll systems. • Utilize software such as Concur and various ERP systems to enhance payroll accounting processes. • Correct and configure past payroll setups, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. • Conduct thorough testing and validation of mapping processes to guarantee system accuracy. • Provide expert consultation on system implementation, data migration, and database mapping. • Work autonomously to address and resolve payroll accounting challenges effectively.
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