Accountant

Founded in 2015, Knit People is a global leader in business administration services, specializing in global entity management, corporate secretarial services, and comprehensive payroll and HR administrative support. With a mission to empower businesses by ensuring compliance across borders and supporting their global growth, we help companies streamline their operations while adapting to ever-changing regulatory landscapes. We currently support businesses across 40 countries and have offices in Canada, China, Malaysia and the Philippines.

We are currently looking for a talented accountant to join our fast-growing company. As our future accountant, you will work closely with the accounting, sales and product teams to improve Knit's processes and ensure that all our customers have a fantastic experience!

Please note that this position is currently remote but will transition to an in-office role. As the company moves to an in-office environment, the office will be located within Jakarta.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reconciliation & Compliance

• Perform detailed reconciliations of payroll-related financial data, including wages, taxes, deductions, and benefits, to ensure accuracy and alignment with client records and Knit’s systems.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial records, leveraging advanced accounting skills to maintain compliance with local, regional, and international regulations.
• Prepare and review statutory payroll filings, such as tax returns and year-end financial reports, ensuring timely submission and adherence to legal standards.

Payroll Accounting Oversight

• Oversee payroll accounting processes for assigned clients, ensuring proper journal entries, general ledger postings, and financial reporting tied to payroll activities.
• Conduct quarterly and year-end payroll audits, verifying accuracy of financial data, reconciling accounts, and ensuring proper documentation for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with payroll teams to validate data inputs and outputs, providing accounting expertise to troubleshoot and resolve complex payroll discrepancies.

Problem-Solving & Client Support

• Act as Level 2 support for escalated payroll accounting issues, analyzing and resolving client inquiries related to financial discrepancies, tax calculations, or reporting errors.
• Provide clients with actionable insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to improve payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain detailed client-specific accounting notes, ensuring all reconciliations, adjustments, and resolutions are well-documented for transparency and continuity.

Process Improvement & Internal Collaboration

• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., payroll, finance, and compliance) to streamline accounting processes, reduce errors, and enhance financial reporting efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of internal tools, templates, and best practices for payroll reconciliation and financial audits.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in payroll accounting and compliance, offering guidance to internal teams and clients on complex financial matters.

Qualifications

• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Indonesian, with excellent communication skills.
• 5-10 years of experience in full-cycle accounting or payroll accounting analysis, preferably in a public accounting firm, payroll provider, or employer of record setting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with demonstrated ability to build working papers, perform detailed reconciliations, and analyze intricate payroll-related datasets using formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and other analytical tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with a strong ability to spot errors and inconsistencies.
• High degree of responsibility and the ability to work efficiently under pressure, adapting quickly in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is strongly preferred; relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, payroll compliance) are a plus.

Benefits Include

• 12 vacation days plus public holidays and 3 personal days
• Religious Holiday Allowance of one month's salary.
• Health coverage for yourself and two eligible direct dependents, with the company covering 100% of the cost for you and 50% for the dependents. Additionally, Knit will reimburse you for out-of-pocket over-the-counter medications.
• Education reimbursement for any courses or training related to your role.
• Rice and internet allowance when working remotely.
• Transportation and meal allowances when working in the office.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Mandarin (Preferred)

Work Location: In person