Payroll Accountant

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia AGL Full time

A Career Opportunity in Finance and Accounting

AGL is seeking a skilled Payroll Accountant to support payroll operations by focusing on financial control and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will ensure the accurate execution of payroll-related accounting tasks, serving a large and diverse workforce. Key to success is delivering high-quality payroll accounting outcomes through consistent, productive, and predictable processes.

About the Role

The Payroll Accountant will leverage the AGL Leadership Capability Framework to set high standards, obtain feedback, and understand strengths & development opportunities to develop self and drive performance. The role will also involve sharing knowledge and working collaboratively, including across different payroll areas to deliver on core objectives and achievements as a payroll team.Operational Execution

  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and Checklists to ensure that processes applied are consistent, predictable and productive.
  • Generate and distribute payroll reports for key stakeholders and use Power BI to create payroll dashboards and provide data-driven insights and analytics to support the payroll function.
  • Ensure accurate and timely payment of all entitlements provided through Payroll by reviewing payroll results to confirm payroll details, and statutory and taxation obligations are correct.
  • Reconcile third-party payments, including super, PAYG, novated leases, child support, and union fees.
  • Prepare and reconcile month-end adjusting journal entries and balance sheet accounts such as leave, superannuation, and workers' compensation using an accounting ERP system.
  • Management of payroll tax preparation and reconciliation for multiple entities across various states.
  • Complete quarterly employee share purchase reconciliations and assist with reporting on WGEA, FBT, and Work Cover wage declaration.
  • Collaborate with the payroll operational team to address outstanding reconciliation items or recurring issues that impact payroll GL reconciliations.
  • Ensure adherence to AGL's data protection policy and safeguard confidential payroll data from unauthorised access or breaches.

What We Offer

AGL offers a wide range of benefits, including flexible working options, discounts on energy and telco plans, and access to study assistance and AGL's share purchase plan. We value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds. If you are a skilled and experienced Payroll Accountant looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.



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