Why UKG: At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do. We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you. JOB SUMMARY The Entry-Level Accountant will assist with various accounting tasks to support the financial operations of the company. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, supporting month end close, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and assisting in audits. The ideal candidate must have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of financial records and statements for multinational environment. • Perform journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Payroll related journal entries (salary, tax, social security, leave, commissions, bonus accruals). • Validate payroll accounting files received from vendors or internal before posting. • Ensure accurate mapping of GL accounts, cost centers, and payroll codes. • Analyse Balance Sheet and Proft & Loss variances and explain key movements • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS as relevant) • Support the month-end and year-end closing processes. • Assist in internal and external audits by providing required documentation. • Support the payroll team with various administrative tasks and projects as needed • Assist with the preparation and filing of payroll taxes • Identify gaps in accounting processes and recommend improvements. • Support automation initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency. Qualification • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. • 3 to 5 years of experience in journal posting and reconciliation required. • Experience in a shared services or multinational environment (preferred) • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel • Experience with ERP systems (Blackline, Oracle, D365, or similar). • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information • Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Well-organized, extreme attention to detail and a self-directed individual • Ability to embrace technology and change Company Overview: UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com. UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.