Payroll & Accounting Analyst

• Implement and document master‑data change controls and approval workflows (new pay elements, policy changes, retroactive adjustments).

• Perform payroll accounting: prepare/validate payroll journal entries, distribute payroll costs to GL, and provide supporting documentation for month‑end close.

• Reconcile payroll to general ledger, bank payroll files, tax/social security deposits (IMSS/INFONAVIT/ISR) and third‑party vendor invoices; investigate and resolve variances.

• Support electronic payroll stamping (CFDI nómina) coordination and ensure master data supports correct timbrado and XML generation.

• Participate in payroll cutover testing, system upgrades, localizations and integrations (HRIS <> payroll <> ERP); create test cases, validate results and document configuration.

• Produce and maintain standard reports and dashboards (headcount, payroll cost mapping, variances, master‑data change logs); use Excel, Power Query, SQL or BI tools as appropriate.

• Support audits and regulatory inquiries by maintaining audit trails, filing documentation and responding to requests from SAT/IMSS/INFONAVIT or internal/external auditors.

• Drive continuous improvement: identify automation opportunities, reducing manual entries, and document procedures and controls.

• Act as a liaison between Payroll, HR, Finance, IT and external vendors to ensure master data changes are implemented timely and correctly.

• Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries related to master data and payroll accounting; implement corrective actions and preventive measures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Contabilidad, Finanzas, Administración, Sistemas de Información, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3+ years of experience in payroll master data, payroll accounting, or payroll operations with Mexican payroll exposure (CFDI nómina, ISR, IMSS, INFONAVIT/AFORE).

• Hands‑on experience with ERP/HRIS/payroll systems (examples: SAP HCM/Payroll or FI, Workday, Oracle, ADP localizations, Aspel NOI) and integrations.

• Proven experience preparing payroll journal entries, GL reconciliations and month‑end close deliverables.

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query); experience with SQL, Power BI/Tableau or reporting tools preferred.

• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to data integrity and controls.

• English intermediate or higher preferred for regional interactions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications (Contador Público, ACCA, SAP certification, payroll or accounting certifications).

• Experience with payroll tax filings, CFDI generation and PAC coordination.

• Prior experience in multi‑entity or multinational environments and multi‑currency accounting.

• Familiarity with RPA/automation tools (UiPath, Power Automate) or scripting to reduce manual tasks.

Skills & Behaviors:

• Data integrity mindset prioritizes accuracy and maintains complete audit trails.

• Control‑focused: understands segregation of duties and implements robust approval processes.

• Collaborative communicator: works effectively with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT and vendors; communicates technical issues in business terms.

• Problem solver: investigates root causes, proposes and implements corrective/preventive actions.

• Organized and deadline‑driven reliable during payroll cycles and month‑end close.

• Continuous improvement orientation seeks automation and process simplification.

Location(s)

Mexico City - Antara Tower A - 5th Floor - Local Office

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.