R2A Sr. Specialist

AECOM Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines Overview R2A Sr. Specialist - Payroll Accounting role at AECOM is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and analyzing moderate to complex payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and accounting standards. The Senior Specialist handles more complex transactions, supports issue resolution, and ensures accurate and timely completion of period-end close activities. The role requires solid technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The Senior Specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams, supports audits, maintains internal controls, and contributes to process improvements in payroll accounting. Responsibilities Perform end-to-end payroll accounting activities, including complex payroll journals, reconciliations, and reporting. Prepare payroll-related journals such as unpaid salaries and wages, bonuses and incentives, unused vacation and leave balances, statutory accruals, employer contributions to statutory benefits, and other applicable transactions. Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations prepared by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Analyze and reconcile variances between timekeeping records and GL data, including mismatches in hours worked vs. paid, overtime or leave discrepancies, payroll output vs. accrual differences, and cost center or wage type mapping issues. Ensure compliance with financial controls, company policies, and external audit requirements. Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation for payroll accounting processes. Partner with Finance, HR, Payroll/Timekeeping, and other teams to resolve issues and ensure accuracy in payroll reporting. Prepare and validate reports in line with SLAs and contribute to process improvement and efficiency efforts. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field 4-5 years of experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3 years focused on payroll accounting or payroll-related reconciliations Strong knowledge of payroll-related reconciliations (e.g., timekeeping vs. payroll register, payroll vs. GL, accruals vs. actual payouts) Hands-on experience with payroll and accounting systems such as Workday, ADP, ADP GlobalView, or Oracle CPA license is a plus but not required Experience in Blackline system is a plus but not required About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. Work Location Model: Hybrid Equity and Inclusion As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr