Tax and Payroll Associate

Summary

Join our team as a Payroll Associate and ensure the timely and accurate execution of payroll operations for LATAM and, after four months, North America. You will be responsible for payroll processing, tax compliance, and process improvement. This fully remote position is available to applicants in Central America and Mexico. You will report to the Payroll Manager and serve as a subject matter expert in payroll. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in MS Excel, and excellent communication skills. We offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Associate degree required
• Minimum 3 years of direct payroll processing and tax experience required
• Familiarity with various legal regulations governing payroll activities
• Experience as a results-oriented professional with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Highly proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP’s, Pivot tables, IF statements) and MS Word
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical mindset with good judgement
• Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task, meet all deadlines, and work well under pressure
• Strong customer service, written and verbal communication skills; appropriately communicates with all levels of customers within the organization
• Excellent organization skills: ability to handle multiple priorities within deadlines is required
• Fully fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Complete all LATAM payroll cycles for Brazil and Mexico including transactions in an accurate and timely manner to produce semi-monthly and monthly payrolls and any off cycle pay runs as needed
• Review and audit computed wages and deductions, data imported from time and attendance systems, commission and bonus payments
• Process annual tax reports, taxable fringe benefit input, pension compliance and adjustment payroll runs
• Review and audit stock runs and ensure all activity is submitted in a timely manner
• Process adjustments to taxes and/or wages, and works with tax vendor to amend previously filed payroll tax returns based on those adjustments
• Support and educate employees on payroll related questions
• Process timely AP requests and returns for any payroll payments
• Liaise with outside agencies regarding non-standard garnishments and maintain all information pertaining to garnishments
• Maintain well-documented and organized payroll records
• Continuously look for improvements in operational processes and designs and implement those initiatives
• Individual is expected to learn US & Canada payroll after four months of service

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• CPP/FPC certification a plus
• Experience using payroll systems such as ADP or Workday , Paylocity is preferred

Benefits

• Full time positions with the potential for overtime
• 100% remote positions
• Competitive compensation package
• An inclusive, fast pace exciting environment culture offering accelerated professional growth
• 1-on-1 coaching with feedback sessions, mentorships, and leadership development programs
• Opportunities for cross-functional development