Associate Manager, Finance

About Us
JustAnswer is the leading AI + Human professional services platform, on a mission to revolutionize how people access expert help. Since 2003, we’ve connected millions of customers across 196 countries with verified professionals in real time—anytime, anywhere. With a powerful combination of human expertise and cutting-edge AI, we’re transforming the future of professional services.

Rooted in boldness, humility, and innovation, we take a data-driven approach to solving complex problems and continuously improving through Lean principles.

About the Role

This position is responsible for managing payroll processing and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements, including PF, Gratuity, and Income Tax, for both Indian subsidiaries. Key duties include preparing the payroll register based on HR inputs, posting journal entries for regular and one-time payments to employees and contractors, and handling payroll-related bookkeeping. The role also involves working closely with HR and administrative teams. The ideal candidate should be capable of working autonomously with minimal oversight while meeting tight deadlines.

What You’ll Do

·       Process payroll on a monthly basis for employees and contractors.
·       Prepare monthly salary journal entries and end-of-month schedules, including salary and departmental cost analysis against the budget.
·       Ensure compliance with Indian statutory laws (PF, ESI, TDS, LWF) by making timely remittances and filings with government authorities, while staying updated on regulatory changes and their impact on payroll.
·       Possess in-depth knowledge of the Employee Full and Final Settlement process.
·       Handle payroll disbursements, including employee reimbursements.
·       Ensure timely distribution of pay slips and annual forms to employees.
·       Stay well-versed in Income Tax provisions, Gratuity provisions, and other payroll-related statutory compliances to maintain regulatory adherence.
·       Maintain all legally mandated registers as per local governing laws.
·       Utilize strong analytical skills to conduct payroll analysis.
·       Provide support for internal and external audit queries.
·       Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with various functional teams.

What We’re Looking For

·       M.Com, MBA in Finance, or Inter CA with 8+ years of experience.
·       Knowledge of Indian payroll processing and compliance, specifically payroll-related regulations.
·       Industry experience and understanding of individual taxation applicable to employees.
·       Experience with Form 16, TDS and GST. 
·       Experience with payroll and accounting software such as GreytHR, Tally, or ZOHO.
·       Proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
·       Familiarity with statutory payroll laws, including gratuity, PF, and other related regulations.
·       Ability to adapt and learn new skills.

Why Join Our Team
At JustAnswer, we blend the best of AI and human expertise to make a real impact. Our mission-driven culture values bold ideas, continuous learning, and global collaboration. We offer a flexible, remote-first environment with equitable rewards, career growth opportunities, and a supportive community where your contributions truly matter. Join us and be part of something bigger, helping people, one answer at a time. 

Our JustAnswer Promise
We strive together to make the world a better place, one answer at a time. JustAnswer's mission is to help people. We do this by connecting our members with verified Experts to help answer life's questions and solve problems. It’s not every day in your life that you get to be a part of a simple yet powerful mission. We pride ourselves in doing things the JA Way.
•    Data driven: Data decides, not egos
•    Courageous: We take risks and challenge the status quo
•    Innovative: We're constantly learning, creating, and adapting
•    Lean: We focus on customers, using lean testing to learn how to serve them best
•    Humble: Past success is not a guarantee of future success
If these things matter to you, come join the team here at JustAnswer!

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace
We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where professional services are readily available to all. If you have curiosity, passion, and a collaborative spirit, come work with us. JustAnswer is committed to an inclusive workplace. JustAnswer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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