Sr. Payroll Accountant

THE ROLE

As Tesla China’s APAC business expands rapidly, this Payroll Accountant/Senior Payroll Accountant role must address the diversified payroll processing demands arising from this growth. Unlike a traditional payroll specialist, this position is expected to proactively drive the digitalization and online transformation of payroll workflows. Additionally, it requires close collaboration with global teams to efficiently respond to and resolve various payroll operational issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for the region, ensuring accurate and timely calculation of employee compensation, deductions, and benefits.
• Collaborate closely with external vendors and internal partners to manage payroll operations and resolve complex payroll inquiries.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders to address payroll-related requests and provide efficient, compliant solutions.
• Leverage the company ERP system for payroll execution, data integrity checks, and actively participate in system optimization initiatives.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends, variances, and financial impacts, ensuring alignment with budget and forecast.
• Prepare the weekly/monthly reports and other reports required by supervisors
• Ensure strict compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, accounting standards, and internal company policies.
• Execute ad hoc projects and special payroll tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

MUST

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 3+ years of hands-on experience in Payroll Processing and Accounting.
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin; strong cross-cultural •communication skills to liaise with global and local teams.
• Proven ability to analyze complex payroll data and reconcile accounts with high accuracy.

PREFERRED

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) for payroll data manipulation.
• A proactive team player who is meticulous, detail-oriented, and capable of meeting strict payroll deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Fast learner with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to data integrity.