Senior Payroll Accountant (Full-time Remote)

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Job Description
BAE Systems, Electronic Systems (ES) Sector is seeking a
Senior Payroll Accountant
to work in a
full-time remote format
. The accounting organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making in order to deliver quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. We are committed to employee growth and development allowing employees to build a long-term career at BAE Systems. In addition to challenging day-to-day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work.


Payroll Accounting

• Review and analyze weekly payroll reporting, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Perform detailed analysis of payroll data to general ledger accounts
• Prepare and submit monthly payroll journal vouchers (JVs) to support the month end close process
• Lead recurring payroll reconciliation meetings with the Accounting & Shared Service teams, fostering collaboration and problem-solving
• Support half year and year end reporting requirements inclusive of requesting data from POCs, manual accruals, with the ability to work additional hours to be able...