Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As Payroll Specialist , you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.
Your Mission
Please note that this is a contract-to-hire position.
This position is responsible for ensuring employees of the Company are paid both timely and accurately and that the necessary accounting functions resulting from these payments are completed properly.
What will you be doing?
Payroll Processing & Compliance
● Process accurate, timely payroll and complex expatriate packages across multiple U.S., Canadian, and Joint Venture entities.
● Ensure regulatory compliance by managing tax deposits, statutory filings, and multi-state/multi-country year-end tax documentation.
Accounting & Reporting
● Execute journal entries, monthly payroll accruals, and complex reconciliations while supporting internal and third-party audits.
● Generate comprehensive standard and custom reporting (earnings, headcount, benefits) and support the annual compensation budgeting process.
System Administration & Vendor Management
● Serve as the primary payroll system administrator to oversee technical troubleshooting, upgrades, and system implementations.
● Act as the main liaison for external payroll vendors, which includes reviewing contracts and verifying billing accuracy.
Employee Support & Communication
● Investigate and resolve pay discrepancies while promptly addressing payroll inquiries from employees, management, and external parties.
● Collaborate in cross-functional meetings to align payroll, HR, and accounting initiatives, performing other related duties as assigned.
Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position.
Why you’ll love working with us
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Does this sound like you?
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is required, with an advanced degree considered helpful. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation or equivalent hands-on experience in payroll processing.
Professional Experience: 5+ years of accounting or payroll experience, requiring expertise with expatriate packages, along with a preferred background in international business, auditing, and financial reporting.
Compliance & Standards: Deep understanding of payroll regulations (FLSA, FICA, FUTA, ACA, federal/state/local wage-and-hour laws) and accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS, FASB, SOX).
Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data reconciliation), major accounting and payroll systems (Workday, Oracle, ADP), and standard office software.
Analytical & Financial Acumen: Strong analytical abilities and a solid grasp of financial management concepts, with preferred knowledge of the petroleum, petrochemical, and chemical industries.
Soft Skills & Work Ethic: Excellent English communication and customer service skills, backed by the ability to multitask, manage different data formats, and consistently meet tight deadlines in high-stress environments.
Don’t meet all our criteria? No problem! If this role energizes you and our culture feels like a good fit, we warmly invite you to apply anyway.
What energy will you bring? We’d love to meet you!
Together, we help the world flow forward. Apply directly via our website.
Work Environment
This employee generally works in an office environment, away from extremes of cold or heat. Limited to no exposure to noise and vibrations other than normal daily office sounds. The…