Accounting Payables Specialist

About the Role 

The Accounting Payables Specialist to execute department activities and ensure the seamless flow of our global financial operations. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting payroll process tasks and executing accounts payable activities across our diverse international footprint, including the United States, Bulgaria, Panama, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and India. As the Payables Specialist, you will provide exceptional organizational and analytical strategies to help continued growth of our fast-paced company by mastering the payroll nuances of each country and partnering with internal and external stakeholders. A-LIGN will depend on you as the Payables Specialist to support management through meticulous data audits, payroll processing tasks and invoices, and the performance of critical journal entries and reconciliations that underpin our financial integrity.

Reports to

Accounting Manager 

Pay Classification

Full-Time 

Responsibilities 

• Execute payroll processing tasks for A-LIGN’s worldwide operations, including the US, Bulgaria, Panama, Ireland, UK, and India, while developing a deep understanding of country-specific payroll nuances
• Conduct regular audits of financial data to ensure completeness and accuracy across all payroll and AP activities
• Partner effectively with both internal departments and external partners to ensure the timeliness of payments and compliance with local regulations
• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and other reporting tasks to support the goals of the accounting department
• Prepare documentation and reconciliations to support annual financial statement audits, benefit audits, and other regulatory reviews
• Adapt to changing business priorities in a fast-paced environment, identifying and solving problems to support the broader needs of the business

Minimum Qualifications 

EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics or relevant education and experience 

EXPERIENCE 

• At least 3 years of experience in payroll, including activities in support of: Standard Earnings, Non-standard earnings, Taxes, Benefits, Payments 
• Preferred experience processing payroll for employees within more than one country 
• Preferred experience in accounts payable 
• Preferred experience with Workday/ CloudPay

SKILLS 

• Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation 
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively 

Benefits 

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Bonus Structure
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Technology Allowance
• Certification Reimbursement
• Public Transportation Card
• Multisport Card
• Personalized Career Coaching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Office Closure December 24-January 1
• Summer Hours

About A-LIGN 

A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com. 

Come Work for A-LIGN! 

Apply online today at A-LIGN.com and learn about life at A-LIGN by following us on LinkedIn.  

A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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