Senior Payroll Accountant

At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline.  Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently.  Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe.  Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security.

Department Overview

Payroll Team is responsible for ongoing coordination of payroll processing activities including collection and validation of payroll inputs, validation and controls of monthly payroll run outputs with the objective of processing salaries in a timely and accurate manner across the region. The Team liaises with multiple internal Clients (employees, HR and Finance colleagues) and outsourced payroll services provider; providing advice on payroll related topics.

Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations

• analysis and problem solving in the payroll recons, account balances etc.
• supporting payroll audits for EA region
• coordinating monthly activities linked with SIP accruals, cross-charging of payroll service costs etc.
• representing Payroll Team in the context of payroll accounting topics
• supporting Payroll Team Members with knowledge and expertise; supporting GL Team
• with payroll accounting activities
• supporting payroll transition projects from payroll accounting perspective

• 3+ years of experience in payroll accounting required
• Master's Degree in Economy/Finance/Accounting
• Advanced English in speech and writing
• PC Skills are required: Excel, Google tools
• Attention to detail and ability to act under tight deadlines
• Can identify some process issues and improvement opportunities
• Curiosity and need to understand both the details and the context
• Can identify some process issues and improvement opportunities
• PC Skills are required- Excel, Google Tools
• Strong communication skills
•  Analytical skills