Coordinator, Global Payroll
Bain & Company · Boston, United States · 2d ago
**This role follows a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least 2 days per week.**
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WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You’ll join Bain’s Finance team as part of our Global Payroll function. In this role, you’ll work closely with payroll and finance colleagues across our international offices to support accurate U.S. federal and state wage reporting, tax withholding, and payroll compliance for employees working temporarily on international assignments to and from the U.S.
WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM
As Coordinator, Global Payroll, you’ll play an important role in supporting accurate payroll reporting, tax withholding, and financial recordkeeping for international office employees subject to U.S. income tax. You’ll help prepare payroll calculations, support tax protection payment estimates, and maintain accurate accounting records through journal entries, reconciliations, and careful documentation. This role is based in Boston.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
You’ll support international payroll and tax operations by:
- Inputting international employee payroll data into Bain’s internal payroll system based on information provided by foreign office payroll teams, using appropriate exchange rates and tax withholding rates
- Preparing and reconciling federal and state payroll tax deposits, quarterly and annual employer tax returns, and W-2 forms for international offices for management review
- Supporting compliance with U.S. federal and state income tax, Social Security, and unemployment regulations, guided by internal policies and procedures
- Researching, drafting, and preparing correspondence in response to inquiries and notices from the IRS and state taxing authorities
- Using Excel-based models to calculate estimated U.S. tax rates for inbound and outbound employee transfers, and communicating results to international offices for tax withholding and gross-up calculations
- Reviewing non-cash fringe benefits provided to international employees, determining U.S. tax treatment, evaluating gross-up needs based on internal policy, and supporting accurate quarterly reporting and withholding
- Preparing payroll journal entries related to tax deposits to support proper accounting and collection of employee withholdings and loans
- Responding to international office employee payroll inquiries related to U.S. payroll issues, W-2 reporting details, and calculations
- Maintaining proper documentation and ensuring transactions are processed in line with internal policies and procedures
- Supporting additional duties and special projects as assigned, with regular check-ins and progress reviews by supervisors or senior leaders
ABOUT YOU
You’ll be a strong fit for this role if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accounting systems
- Excellent Excel and systems capabilities
Nice to have:
- International payroll and/or tax experience
- Knowledge of U.S. tax rules and regulations, including fringe benefit reporting, hypothetical tax calculations, and U.S. individual tax rules
- Knowledge of payroll rules and regulations in an automated processing environment involving multiple entities
U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best-in-class benefits package.
Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:
- In Massachusetts, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $55,750 – $67,000
Placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, licensure/certifications, training, and skill level.
- Annual discretionary performance bonus
- This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date
Bain & Company’s comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection, and stability in the areas most important to you and your family
Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
- Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
- Paid life and long-term disability insurance
MASSACHUSETTS EMPLOYMENT NOTICE
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