• Independently manage end-to-end monthly payroll cycles for an assigned portfolio of entity and partner payrolls, in line with our Confluence country process guides and SLAs. • Coordinate data collection, validation, and submission to outsourced vendors/partners, ensuring inputs are complete, accurate, and on time. • Review vendor draft payrolls and supporting reports, performing detailed checks and reconciliations (gross-to-net, contributions, employer cost) before sign-off according to the approval matrix. • Own customer and internal stakeholder communication for your payrolls, managing queries from employees, clients, People & Culture, Finance and other teams in a clear, empathetic and professional manner. • Act as a subject-matter expert for your countries, maintaining a deep understanding of local payroll legislation and statutory requirements using official sources, Guru and Confluence. • Own and maintain cost calculators and gross-to-net tools for your entities, ensuring accurate cost booking for billing and supporting Finance with payroll cost reconciliations.

• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. • Process multiple biweekly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees: entering employee data changes, reviewing time and attendance data, auditing information and ensuring proper documentation. • Liaise with payroll vendors to continue satisfactory performance. • Maintain appropriate payroll files to ensure compliance with company practices and manage requests for information during Financial audits. • Identify and resolve all compensation matters regarding payroll processing including W-2 and multi-state tax inquiries, bonus and commission processing, taxable fringe benefits, and wage garnishments. • Respond to employee inquiries around all things payroll. • Coordinate tax calculations and filing activities per IRS and various state agencies. Monitor and maintain various state tax sites with up-to-date information. • Maintain payroll data to ensure integrity. • Coordinate benefit enrollments and carrier feeds with People team. • Process employee data/payroll reporting as needed. • Respond to verifications of employment. • Process stock option compensation and withholding taxes • Maintain employee information in Carta

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll and selected accounting functions for the Head Start program. This position supports fiscal integrity by maintaining payroll systems, accounts payable and receivable processes, grant transaction tracking, in-kind contribution reporting, and inventory records. The Payroll Accountant ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and internal fiscal policies. Responsibilities • Payroll/accounting analysis, reconciliations, journal entries, and audit support. • Interpret policy regulations and make judgment calls beyond routine payroll systems and processes. • Process ownership and internal control responsibility. • Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule. • Ensure adherence to policies and procedures and compliance with federal, state, and Montana payroll laws. • Calculate wages and deductions. • Process payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, leaves, and pay adjustments. • Process wage garnishments and notify employees of incoming garnishments. • Maintain payroll records in accordance with record retention requirements. Requirements • A minimum of an associate’s degree in education or coursework in a Business, Finance or Accounting related field (Required). • One year of experience in payroll and accounting functions. • Strong knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes. • Familiarity with grant accounting and in-kind contribution tracking. • Proficiency in accounting and payroll software systems. • Advanced Excel and reconciliation skills. • High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. • Must pass criminal background checks as required by Head Start regulations • Must maintain strict confidentiality of employee and financial information

• Oversee and execute end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate payroll runs. • Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements in supported jurisdictions. • Ensure accurate calculations for statutory deductions, benefits, and remittances. • Conduct regular payroll reconciliations, audits, and compliance checks. • Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments. • Lead the onboarding and implementation of payroll solutions for both new and transitioning German clients, including implementation in our internal Blue Ocean system and DATEV. • Advise clients on payroll best practices, configurations, and process optimizations. • Troubleshoot payroll issues and ensure timely and accurate resolutions. • Collaborate with internal teams (HR, Finance, Implementation) to align payroll processes with overall business needs. • Identify inefficiencies in payroll operations and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency. • Support payroll automation initiatives and system enhancements in collaboration with IT and product teams. • Develop and maintain payroll documentation, SOPs, and training materials. • Serve as a trusted advisor for payroll-related inquiries from internal stakeholders and clients. • Deliver training sessions on payroll systems, compliance, and process usage. • Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for payroll-related audits, coordinating with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and relevant authorities, and ensuring timely and accurate documentation and responses. Accompany and support audit processes to ensure full compliance and resolution of findings. • Work closely with external partners, including payroll vendors and relevant authorities or agencies.