Company Overview
Jane Street is a global quantitative trading firm with offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Amsterdam. We are dedicated to recruiting top talent and investing heavily in training and development. Our culture is open, intellectual, and collaborative, fostering long-term careers filled with exciting challenges, system-building, and innovative problem-solving.
Even after 20+ years, we believe we’re just getting started.
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Payroll Accountant
About the Role
Jane Street is seeking a Payroll Accountant to support our Payroll Financial Reporting team in managing global payroll transactions across multiple legal entities. This role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and time management to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare monthly payroll journal entries for all locations.
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Conduct variance analysis on compensation expenses and balance sheets, providing insights on discrepancies.
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Research and reconcile compensation and benefits accounts.
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Ensure accounting controls are effectively implemented and maintained.
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Collaborate with global Financial Reporting teams to verify financial statement accuracy.
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Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including reconciliations and issue resolution.
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Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation.
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Identify and recommend improvements to payroll accounting systems and procedures.
About You
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4-8 years of experience in accounting or a related field, with a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance.
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Strong understanding of accounting principles and account reconciliation.
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Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills.
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Proficient in Excel; VBA skills are a plus.
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Highly organized and detail-oriented.
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Trustworthy and able to handle confidential information.
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Experience with foreign statutory payroll-related disclosures is a plus.