Albemarle Corporation · 21 hours ago
Sr Payroll Specialist Tax & Accounting
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expAlbemarle Corporation is a values-led organization committed to transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Payroll Tax and Accounting Specialist to oversee US payroll, accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting processes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve payroll processes and ensure compliance.
ChemicalConstructionCustomer ServiceManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
End to End Payroll Processing: Responsible for processing payroll in Workday for the US employees and reporting
Payroll Accounting & Reconciliation: Oversee payroll reconciliation processes, including biweekly and monthly account analyses. Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies in payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Payroll Tax & Compliance: Ensure accurate payroll tax filings, including federal, state, and local taxes. Stay updated on tax regulations to ensure compliance and accurate withholding, filing, and reporting
Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and review payroll-related financial statements, reports, and supporting documentation. Coordinate with internal and external auditors to provide necessary data and resolve any audit queries related to payroll accounting
Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with HR, Accounting, Treasury, Finance, Tax, and other teams to ensure alignment on payroll-related financial reporting and processes. Effectively communicate the impact of payroll transactions on company-wide financial forecasts
Payroll Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives for payroll processing and tax accounting. Participate in the automation of payroll systems and process redesign to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Expatriate & Contractor Payroll: Oversee expatriate and contractor payroll, including tax calculations, equity compensation, and benefits reporting. Ensure compliance with both domestic and international payroll laws and regulations
Support & Compliance: Maintain organized records and support documentation in line with internal audit and regulatory standards. Adhere to financial controls and policies, ensuring the integrity of payroll accounting
Project & Technology Implementation: Support payroll transformation projects, such as the implementation of new payroll technologies or global payroll systems, to enhance scalability and efficiency
Ad-hoc Projects & Special Requests: Assist with additional ad-hoc projects
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in Payroll, Accounting, or related fields, with a strong focus on payroll tax
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
Expertise in payroll tax regulations and financial reporting, including multi-state, union, and non-union payrolls, garnishments, and benefit deductions
Experience with payroll tax filings, tax reconciliation, and year-end reporting
Strong understanding of payroll software, with hands-on experience in tools like Workday HCM, ADP GlobalView, SAP, or similar payroll platforms
Exceptional proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros, etc.) and other financial reporting tools
Detail-oriented, with the ability to analyze large sets of payroll data to identify issues and implement solutions
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment in complex payroll situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial data with discretion
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and third-party vendors
Proven track record in improving payroll processes through automation and best practices
Preferred
Experience in leading or supporting large-scale payroll transformation or technology implementation projects
Advanced certifications in payroll (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional) is a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
Company
Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.24BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseUS Department of Energy
2024-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2023-09-12Grant· $90M
2022-10-19Grant· $150M
Leadership Team
Jerry Kent Masters
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Mummert
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
The Motley Fool
2026-01-24
2026-01-16
2026-01-13
Company data provided by crunchbase