Senior Payroll Specialist

Job ID: 22897 

Meet Our Team:

As a key contributor to Pega's Payroll Team, you will work alongside highly talented professionals handling all aspects of payroll operations for Brazil as well as all General Ledger accounting and balancing for these entities.  This position will also handle accounting accruals for our annual bonus plan.  The Payroll Team may be globally spread out in the UK, Poland, India and U.S., but remains a tightly knit team of top-notch technical accountants looking to add another strong member.

Picture Yourself at Pega:

As a key member of the Finance team, you will be part of a fast-paced, payroll team processing monthly payrolls for Brazil and be a crucial member of a multifaceted team with HR, Legal and Finance among others.  You will work as part of the Americas payroll team and have exposure and growth opportunities in our operations across North, Central and South America.

What You'll Do at Pega:

• Work with members of the Americas payroll team to process a monthly payroll of 50+ employees in Brazil
• Support payroll and tax transactions
• Provide accounting accrual entries for time off and annual bonus plans
• Provide support in assisting external and internal auditors
• Gain invaluable experience working in a fast-paced, high growth, extremely diverse environment
• Assist and backup as necessary, Americas, EMEA and APAC payroll teams

Who You Are:

• Has 3 to 6 years proven track record of handling a medium sized payroll in Brazil
• Solid understanding of payroll processes and common Brazilian tax issues
• Strong understanding of accounting practices relating to payroll GL and accruals
• Strong functional expertise in Excel
• Works well in both team and individual environments
• Good communication skills both oral and written in Portuguese and English
• Established analytical and time management skills

What You've Accomplished:

Experience with international business operations is preferred

Pega Offers You:

• Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment
• Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, and employee equity in the company
• A flexible professional environment of remote work near Sao Paulo is preferred

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Additional Information

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Culture – At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.

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Accommodations – If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (US only) or comparable regional regulations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us here or contact (US only PEGA-NOW and/or 225 Wyman Street Waltham, MA 02451 ATTN: Benefits.

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