Accountant II - Payroll

As an Accountant II - Payroll Analyst, you will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll transactions for salaried exempt, non-exempt, and hourly employees across multiple pay groups and pay frequencies (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly). You will also provide daily oversight and quality control of payroll inputs across various payroll systems and partners closely with plants, stores, Corporate HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and a third-party payroll provider to research and resolve payroll issues efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Provide daily oversight, direction, and quality control of payroll transaction inputs to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Process off-cycle payments, analyze root causes, and identify opportunities to prevent recurring off-cycle transactions.

• Research and resolve complex payroll inquiries, including management requests and escalated pay issues.

• Conduct root cause analysis to identify underlying payroll issues and implement permanent corrective actions.

• Investigate and resolve problematic payroll discrepancies in a timely and effective manner.

• Identify, initiate, and support payroll process improvements to enhance efficiency and support business process optimization initiatives.

• Run and review payroll reports required to meet service-level agreements (SLAs).

• Collaborate with management and payroll service providers to ensure alignment with payroll processes and performance expectations.

What We’re Looking For 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Accounting, Business, or Finance.

• Professional English Level (Oral & Written).

What Will Set You Apart

• Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Payroll Experience with large or multinational organizations.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Workday (Report Writer)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to support decisions with data and clear rationale.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Very strong attention to details and accuracy.

Additional Details

• Relocation Approval: No

• Sponsorship: No

• Traveling Requirement: No

• Typical Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.