General Ledger Payroll Accountant

Verathon is a global medical device company focused on supporting customers by being their trusted partner, delivering high-quality products that endure over time and ensure clinical and economic utility. Two areas where Verathon has significantly impacted patient care, and become the market leader in each, are bladder volume measurement and airway management. The company’s BladderScan portable ultrasound and GlideScope video laryngoscopy & bronchoscopy systems effectively address unmet needs for healthcare providers and meaningfully raise the standard of care for patients. Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, USA and has international subsidiaries in Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.verathon.com.

Verathon^® is looking for a Payroll Accountant to become the newest member of our Finance Team located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for managing payroll processing procedure to Verathon’s payroll function for The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Italy, France and UK, systems auditing and account management, report generation, and corporate-wide special projects as needed. The Payroll Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate, timely and compliant periodic closings, under the supervision of the Manager.

Principal Responsibilities:

·       Ensure payroll calculations are processed accurately and timely each pay cycle

·       Prepare all payroll journal entries and account reconciliations monthly

·       Ensure all reconciling items are researched and cleared timely

·       Partner with HR to ensure payroll notifications have proper approvals

·       Input authorized changes and new hires enrollments into system

·       Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recordation of ‘staff benefits’ which do not fall part of the monthly payroll process; this includes WKR (NL), P11Ds/PSA (UK), DE expense reporting and any other local country requirements

·       Monitor and reconcile paid time off (PTO) and other relevant leaves

·       Generate manual checks and post one-off transactions and adjustments as needed

·       Support and participate in various audits

·       Ensure all payroll information and records are 100% accurate and maintained in accordance with statutory requirements

·       Coordinate all banking related activities for all Verathon entities Support employee Payroll Portal access

·       Assist in company efforts in improving and automation of payroll-related processes

·       Prepare payroll-related reports and analysis for Accounting and HR as needed

·       Support all external and internal audits related to payroll

·       Back-up of GL related activities if the need arises

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·       Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience is required

·       5+ years of payroll experience is required

·       Proficiency in relevant payroll and accounting software

·       ADP and external payroll company experience is preferred

·       Multi-country payroll experience is required

·       Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred

·       Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word as well as automated accounting programs

·       Knowledge of applicable country rules and laws

·       Basic understanding of GAAP is preferred

·       Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality is critical

·       Problem solving abilities

·       Professional, yet personal demeanor and strong customer service skills

·       Ability to prioritize workload and address issues with a sense of urgency

·       Proven track record of strong team orientation and communication skills