Junior Payroll Specialist

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The Opportunity

Are you passionate about Payroll and Accounting and eager to start your professional journey? Join our Bangalore team and gain valuable exposure to payroll operations, accounting processes, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. In this role, you will work in a supportive and collaborative environment, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to maintaining accurate financial records and employee payroll processes. This is a great opportunity to build a strong foundation and grow your career in finance and payroll.

About the Team

The Junior Payroll Specialist role is part of the payroll team at Nutanix, based in Bangalore, India. This team is characterized by a collaborative culture that values hands-on experience and individual contribution.

The mission of the Payroll team at Nutanix is to ensure accurate financial reporting and facilitate smooth month-end closing processes while supporting overall financial health and operational efficiency within the organization.

You will report to the Hiring Manager, who is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Manjunath, the hiring manager, encourages team members to take initiative and actively participate in problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing, including employee data updates, payroll validations, and payroll reporting.
• Assist in preparing payroll-related reconciliations and statutory compliance filings.
• Process accounting entries and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with company policies.
• Perform bank, payroll, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account analyses.
• Help prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for audits.
• Collaborate with HR, employees, and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll and accounting queries.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls within payroll and accounting operations.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in Payroll, Accounting, Finance Operations, or a similar role.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, payroll concepts, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced finance environment.

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