Corporate Payroll Accountant

American Century Investments • Kansas City, MO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments. Privately controlled and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year—over $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone. All 1,400 of us across the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to learn more about us, we can’t wait to learn more about you. Role Summary American Century Investments (“ACI”) is seeking a Corporate Payroll Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting team. This role will be responsible for in-depth multi-state and global payroll processing, tax compliance and payroll system expertise. This role reports to the Payroll & AP Manager and works closely with other departments. This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City, MO office. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Experience working in similar role or the ability to demonstrate success with role and responsibilities.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication skills to interact with employees at all levels of the organization and others outside of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong initiative to seek knowledge, understand, problem solve, and innovate.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or Workday preferred.
• Power BI, Excel Data Model/Power Query proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payroll for all domestic and monthly payroll for global employees, including regular paychecks, bonuses and other special payments.
• Ensure tax compliance with federal, multi-state and local tax laws and regulations, including handling withholding and reporting.
• Proficient in using payroll systems such as ADP, Workday or similar and understanding their functionalities.
• Analyze payroll data for accuracy and identifying potential issues.
• Prepare payroll general ledger entries.
• Assist with company stock administration.
• Identify areas for process improvement and contributing to the development of new procedures and technologies.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues.
• Lead system upgrades and enhancements; trouble shoot issues for resolutions.
• Build advanced system reports (ADP/Workday/Excel).
• Assist with annual financial statement audit and related audit requests.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
• Generous PTO and competitive benefits
• 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level