Payroll Officer

About the role

The Payroll Officer will join KPMG Jamaica's Jamaica Extended Support Services (JESS) team to support the payroll process for KPMG United States. Working in a hybrid model, the role involves processing payments, handling adjustments, and ensuring compliance with tax and state regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Process payroll payments, off‑cycle checks, and adjustments according to standard operating procedures.
• Calculate over‑ and under‑payments, issue overpayment notices, and manage recovery actions.
• Set up deductions, refunds, and tax balance adjustments; update employee tax records.
• Issue payments to terminated employees as required by each state.
• Monitor the payroll mailbox, respond to requests promptly, and prioritize work to meet strict daily deadlines.
• Collaborate with other JESS departments to ensure accurate and timely task completion.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience in a payroll environment or similar process.

Required skills

• Data gathering and analysis – intermediate level, including identifying issues, compiling data, and documenting sources.
• Administrative support – intermediate level, managing correspondence, preparing reports and using office technology.