Job Description
Join our team as a Payroll Accounting Analyst and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting payroll accounting processes across LATAM and Canada. You’ll collaborate with global partners, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and firm policies. We value analytical, proactive professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to operational excellence.
As a Payroll Accounting Analyst, you will provide financial accounting support for LATAM and Canada, managing monthly accounting processes, reporting, and analysis. You will ensure financial information is fairly presented in accordance with US GAAP and firm policies, support audit activities, and maintain effective communication across a global organization. Your role will contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives, and you will build strong relationships with internal customers and partners.
Job Responsibilities
Manage monthly accounting processes, reporting, and analysis for supported areas
Develop and document policies and procedures for managed areas
Ensure financial information is fairly presented in accordance with US GAAP and firm policies
Provide timely and accurate financial information to management
Support internal and external audit activities and inquiries with a controls mindset
Maintain effective communication lines across a global organization
Establish and maintain relationships with internal customers, including Planning and Analysis, HR, Sourcing, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Corporate Tax, and Legal Entity Controllers
Oversee General Ledger bookings and monthly close processes, including balance sheet reconciliation, journal entries, and variance analysis
Drive process improvements and support automation initiatives
Execute deliverables with strong analytical and financial skills
Take ownership and work independently, while contributing to the broader team
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, with demonstrated career progression
Strong US GAAP accounting knowledge
Experience with General Ledger bookings and oversight of monthly close processes, including balance sheet reconciliation, journal entries, and variance analysis
Structured mindset with process improvement orientation
Proven ability to interface with various partners and customers
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Strong analytical and financial skillsCreative self-starter with strong initiative
Ability to multi-task and succeed in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with automated financial systems (SAP), database management, worksheet-modeling tools (Excel), and Essbase
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
Public accounting experience, large corporate experience, and/or CPA
Experience supporting process improvement and automation initiatives
Multi‑national language skills
Experience working in multinational organizations
Commitment to accuracy and compliance
Experience with payroll accounting in LATAM or Canada
Familiarity with internal audit and controls processes
About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first‑class business in a first‑class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About The Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.
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