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Job Location: BTS Line, Bangkok, Thailand Reports To: Assistant Payroll Manager Key Roles & Responsibilities Payroll Financial Closing & GL Accounting: Manage month-end and year-end payroll close processes, preparing and posting complex GL journal entries, accruals, allocations, and payroll-related transactions. Balance Sheet Governance: Perform comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations for payroll liabilities, tax withholdings, social security, and benefit accounts, investigating and resolving variance items promptly. Financial Analysis & Variance Reporting: Conduct Month-over-Month (MoM) variance analysis on payroll expenses and provide meaningful financial insights to finance leaders and department heads. Audit & Compliance Support: Act as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors, providing audit schedules, support documentation, and ensuring strong SOX/internal control compliance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Treasury and Tax teams to support payroll funding requirements, statutory tax filings, and cross-border payment reconciliations. Qualifications & Key Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/CPD license is a plus). 5+ years of solid accounting experience, with direct expertise in General Ledger (GL), payroll accounting, and financial reporting within an MNC or Shared Services environment. Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP), balance sheet reconciliation, and internal controls. High proficiency in English for professional business communication. Advanced MS Excel skills and hands-on experience using corporate ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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