People and Payroll Accountant

TCS World Travel, a part of Travelopia Group has hosted guests on adventures of a lifetime for over 30 years. We have developed and operated over 300 expeditions to more than 200 destinations. Our all-inclusive journeys deliver unparalleled and meaningful experiences in outstanding destinations around the world. TCS operates luxury jet tours under its brand as well as for strategic partners, including Four Seasons as well as custom, customized travel experiences. Our expertise has led us to be the most-awarded jet expedition company in the world, winning accolades over multiple years in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, AFAR Travelers’ Choice Awards, Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, and Departures Legend Awards among others.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the TCS World Travel team as a People and Payroll Accountant playing a key role in the accounting and management of people costs for the business. This position entails handling accounting functions related to payroll, analysis of people costs for various tax and reporting requirements, and the administration of people management tools for the accounting team.

What you will be doing:
• Partner with payroll function to review detailed payroll submissions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of inputs.
• Record bi-monthly payroll submissions into the accounting system by the appropriate cost center
• Liaise with worldwide intercompany accounting teams to invoice for outbound services.
• Record inbound payroll and other charges from worldwide intercompany accounting teams, and ensure accurate reporting for costs across global teams.
• Perform month-end activities such as balancing monthly payroll statements to GL accounts and intercompany accounts for all services.
• Support bonus program and detailed yearly calculations of accrual variance.
• Analysis of monthly headcount report and review of starters and leavers.
• Support budget and forecasting activities as needed including providing relevant variance commentary.
• Enforce to all local and federal US tax requirements and reporting related to payroll costs.
• Complete yearly audit requirements related to people and payroll costs.
• Identify and implement operational improvements related to people and payroll costs.
• Post transactions, general journals, and other accounting entries as needed.
• Administer company credit card and expenses program for people management
• Provide general assistance to management, staff, and vendors as requested and Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:
• Strong experience in accounting or payroll or equivalent industry
• Experience with global payroll structures, with an emphasis on US compensation requirements
• Must have experience in ADP and Expert in advanced Excel
• Strong attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of information and compensation calculations
• Excellent verbal and written English, with the ability to communicate expertly in a global environment
• Must be a phenomenal teammate and work well with others and ability to learn new software and online-based tools quickly
• Certificates in accounting or payroll management are preferred
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing accuracy

Why Join Us:
• Competitive salary
• Annual salary reviews linked to performance
• Medical insurance
• Hybrid working model
• Wider scope for learning, working with teams across the world

Apply now for consideration, we can't wait for you to join the team!

We believe people are happier and perform best when they can be their true selves, and that diverse teams deliver better results. Together we will cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to inspiring change through growing awareness of, and counteracting unconscious bias; building an inclusive culture, and accepting diversity in all its dimensions.

Travelopia is committed to ensuring a work environment that is open, accessible, and inclusive, removing barriers for all individuals. If you require accommodations/additional support to participate in the recruitment and selection process, kindly advise us. Our hiring team will work with you to provide suitable accommodations/additional in a timely and confidential manner. Information received will be handled with the utmost discretion.

To request accommodations, please contact our team at Talent@Travelopia.com