Payroll Accountant I

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Payroll Accountant responsible for payroll processing and accounting functions for the Church in Frankfurt. Ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations in a supportive role.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeFrankfurt am Main • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €4,500 - €5,630 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration and accounting functions, ensuring compliance with tax and labor laws while maintaining accurate financial records. Proficient in data reconciliation, financial reporting, and process improvement to enhance payroll efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In AccountingPayroll AdministrationAccount ReconciliationAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsProfessional Qualifications (CPP, CIMA, CMA)

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Hard Skills

Payroll SystemsAccounting PrinciplesFinancial ReportingData ReconciliationFinancial EstimatesExpense ReportsPayroll Variance Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CPPCIMACMA

Industry Keywords

Financial StatementsPayroll ComplianceLabor LawsInternal AuditsExternal Audits

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Initiate and maintain general ledger files to support accurate and meaningful financial statements.
Reconcile accounts, review reconciliations, and ensure all outstanding items are properly cleared.
Consolidate accounting information for inclusion in financial statements and management reports.
Administer payroll data and records, including wage/salary changes, deductions, new hires, terminations, and leave of absence.
Review and verify payroll input/output data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax and labor laws.
Liaise with external payroll partners and governmental entities regarding payroll and reporting requirements.
Coordinate with Human Resources and other internal departments on workforce changes impacting payroll.
Collect data and participate in internal and external payroll audits.
Assist in preparing financial estimates, expense reports, and payroll variance reports.
Provide recommendations to improve payroll and accounting procedures for compliance and efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field.
Relevant work experience in payroll and accounting functions.
Solid understanding of payroll systems and accounting principles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Professional qualifications (e.g., CPP, CIMA, CMA).
Ability to reconcile accounts and analyze payroll variances.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of an additional European language.

Benefits

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