Payroll Accountant

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📍 London, Montreal, Warsaw

About this role

Department: Finance

Position Overview:

Squarepoint has a newly created role for an experienced payroll accountant to join their growing management company accounting team.   

  • Review payroll across numerous countries to verify correct base, bonus and severance payouts
  • Reconcile payroll files to the JE provided by the payroll vendor
  • Reconcile payroll liability account to the bank and to the vendors’ books
  • Participate in all monthly accounting activities including month-end closing, A/R, A/P, account reconciliations, allocations schedules and intercompany transactions
  • Coordinate with third party tax and auditor professionals in completing yearly tax returns and audits, both under US GAAP and under local reporting standards
  • Participate in various ad-hoc requests from senior management and other departments

Required Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in payroll accounting, payroll reconciliation or within a payroll service provider
  • Exceptional analytical & communication skills
  • Ability to multitask & strong attention to detail
  • Highly organized, self-motivated & team-oriented
  • Strong excel knowledge and ability to analyse data using PIVOTs, VLOOKUPs and sumifs

Nice to have:

  • Workday Financials knowledge/experience
  • Knowledge of ADP as payroll vendor and UK payroll specifics

 

 

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Where is the Payroll Accountant position at squarepointcapital located?
This Payroll Accountant role at squarepointcapital is based in London, Montreal, Warsaw. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Payroll Accountant at squarepointcapital belong to?
This Payroll Accountant position is part of the Finance department at squarepointcapital. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Payroll Accountant position at squarepointcapital?
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When was the Payroll Accountant job at squarepointcapital posted?
This Payroll Accountant position at squarepointcapital was posted on Sep 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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