Payroll Accountant

Role Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Romanian payroll and labor legislation, solid experience in payroll preparation and accounting, and a working background with Oracle ERP systems. This role is key to ensuring payroll accuracy, statutory compliance, and financial integrity across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process monthly payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of salaries, taxes, and social contributions in accordance with Romanian statutory regulations
• Collaborate closely with the HR team to ensure timely and precise input of payroll-related data
• Stay up to date with all changes in payroll and labor legislation; communicate impacts to stakeholders as necessary
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of employee payroll records at all times
• Review and process flexible benefits, supplementary compensation (overtime, shift differentials, bank holidays), and ensure compliance with internal policies
• Prepare and post monthly payroll journals by cost center for statutory and intra-group reporting, including reconciliations and variance analysis
• Utilize Oracle ERP to process payroll transactions and ensure proper integration with financial reporting
• Provide administrative support for the annual bonus, pay review, and flexible benefits programs
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and external audit requirements
• Maintain high standards of data integrity, confidentiality, and consistency across payroll processes
• Support cost optimization initiatives by identifying payroll-related efficiency improvements
• Approve benefit payments in accordance with company policy and ensure proper documentation
• Foster collaborative relationships across departments, ensuring clear and professional communication

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience in payroll accounting
• Excellent knowledge of Romanian labor law and statutory payroll requirements
• Experience with Oracle ERP systems is required
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and month-end processes
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Excellent Excel skills; ability to work with large datasets and perform reconciliations
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently
• Team player with a positive, collaborative attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to set ambitious goals and continuously strive for improvement/Demonstrates a strong focus on achieving high-quality outcomes, consistently pushing for greater efficiency and performance.
• Committed to being a reliable and supportive team member, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Ability to make informed and confident decisions while bringing your own perspectives to the table.