Global Payroll Accountant #160513

Your field of responsibility

A department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global Conduct and Ethics Standards

As a member of the Global Payroll Accounting team, your responsibilities would include:

Perform monthly GL account reconciliations for payroll related balance sheet accounts

Coordinate with country Payroll Operations teams to clear outstanding items and make manual month-end adjustments to clear breaks in the accounts in a timely manner

Assess payroll bank account activity including ACH rejections, deletions, and reversals, booking the necessary entries and performing the monthly bank reconciliations

Provide data and documentation to PwC and other auditors and respond to their inquiries

Document the status of the accounts in the GL tool, specifically outlining the breaks and potential P&L impact

Journalize payroll activity for respective countries as needed

Book the various currency transactions as a result of the annual bonus cycle

Advise the country payroll teams on proper GL accounts when establishing new earnings

Engage in projects related to payroll accounting, including the account analysis, and onboard new countries

Build standardized reconciliation processes for Global Payroll Accounting, to be used to transition country payroll accounting activities

Credit Suisse maintains a Working Flexibility Policy, subject to the terms as set forth in the Credit Suisse United States Employment Handbook.

Your skills and experience

Understands the value of diversity in the workplace and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture in all aspects of working life so that people from all backgrounds receive equal treatment, realize their full potential and can bring their full, authentic selves to work. This should be further elaborated on in your application.

Possess bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or 2-5 years payroll account reconciliation experience

Knowledge of PeopleSoft financials and detailed understanding of Payroll, Benefits and HR business processes and flows

Understanding of HR/Payroll application preferably ADP Enterprise or Peoplesoft

Proficient Microsoft skills including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook is a plus!

Demonstrate ability to take initiative and work independently

Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills

Hardworking, result oriented with the ability to learn in a fast paced environment. organizational skills

Outstanding analytical skills with solid attention to detail

Great teammate with phenomenal interpersonal and problem solving skills

Your new employer

Find a new home for your skills, ideas, and ambitions. Credit Suisse offers you the ideal environment to progress your career, attractive benefits and excellent training.

We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients.

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.

Credit Suisse complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as regulatory requirements, regarding considering of employment qualified individuals with criminal histories and prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.

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