Senior Executive - Payroll

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Hybrid
5-7 Years Experience
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Logistics • Software • Transportation
The Role
As a Senior Executive Payroll at FourKites, you will be responsible for processing payroll for multiple entities globally, assisting in tax filing, and providing financial insights and analysis. You will work closely with operational teams and key business leaders to support the success of the organization.
Summary Generated by Built In

At FourKites we have the opportunity to tackle complex challenges with real-world impacts. Whether it’s medical supplies from Cardinal Health or groceries for Walmart, the FourKites platform helps customers operate global supply chains that are efficient, agile and sustainable.

Join a team of curious problem solvers that celebrates differences, leads with empathy and values inclusivity

As a Senior Executive Payroll, you will be responsible for processing the payroll for multiple entities globally (including US). You will also assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filing. Working with teammates in the US, Germany & EMEA, you will partner with operational teams and key business leaders across our global organization in order to support the success of the business, while maintaining healthy financial practices and controls.


What you’ll be doing:

  • Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll for US facilities.
  • Process the monthly payroll for the facilities located in Germany.
  • Prepare journal entries for all payroll transactions and related monthly accruals.
  • Reconcile payroll reports on a pay period basis to ensure accuracy.
  • Reconcile payroll Balance sheet accounts on monthly basis and ensure correctness.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries.
  • Analyze and provide insights on payroll variances on a company-wide and department-wide basis. 
  • Assist in meeting audit requirements in a timely manner. 
  • Work closely with the people operations team.
  • Identify potential efficiencies in day-to-day work and implement automation tools/techniques.
  • Assist with special projects and/or assignments within the department.

About the team:

       A bunch of fun, hard-working, smart and empowering people. We are built with mutual respect, common and aligned goals, open communication, and patience that helps us thrive.

Who you are:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
  • Completed or pursuing CA intermediate
  • 5-7 years of experience in Payroll processing, preferably in the US.
  • Mandatory accounting experience.
  • Experience in an agile and fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in financial analysis and planning software applications like Intacct and Paylocity.
  • Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel.
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Who we are:

FourKites® is the #1 supply chain visibility platform in the world, extending visibility beyond transportation into yards, warehouses, stores and beyond. Tracking more than 2.5 million shipments daily across road, rail, ocean, air, parcel and courier, and reaching over 185 countries, FourKites combines real-time data and powerful machine learning to help companies digitize their end-to-end supply chains. More than 1,000 of the world’s most recognized brands — including 9 of the top-10 CPG and 18 of the top-20 food and beverage companies — trust FourKites to transform their business and create more agile, efficient and sustainable supply chains.  

FourKites provides competitive compensation with stock options, outstanding benefits and a collaborative culture for all employees around the globe. To help you be your best, we have 5 global recharge days, in addition to standard holidays, and a hybrid, flexible approach to work. Parental leave for all parents, an annual wellness stipend and volunteer days also provide you with time and resources for self care and to care for others. Throughout the year, FourKites sets aside time during the workday to learn and celebrate diversity. And we're always listening for new ways to support everyone in and out of the office. 

Benefits

  • Medical benefits start on first day of employment
  • 36 PTO days( Sick, Casual and Earned) , 5 recharge days, 2 volunteer days 
  • Home Office setups and Technology reimbursement
  • Lifestyle & Family benefits 
  • Annual Swags/ Festive Swags
  • Ongoing learning & development opportunities ( Professional development program, Toast Master club etc.)


The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
615 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Using a proprietary algorithm to calculate shipment arrival times, we enable customers to lower operating costs, improve on-time performance, and strengthen end-customer relationships. FourKites covers all modes including ocean, rail, parcel and over-the-road. The platform is optimized for mobile and equipped with market-leading end-to-end security

Why Work With Us

Are you collaborative? Forward-thinking? Eager to solve complex challenges with creative solutions? Do you feel inspired seeing the tangible impact of your work? You’re in good company at FourKites. We love what we do, and we believe in empowering our employees to take ownership, take pride in their work, and have some fun in the process. Join us!

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