Payroll Specialist

Who we are

At Kitchen Park, our mission is centered on enhancing affordability, quality, and convenience for all. By repurposing underutilized properties into smart, fully equipped kitchens, we empower restaurateurs to thrive in the evolving food delivery landscape while delivering better experiences to customers and local communities.

We offer customized kitchen spaces designed for modern chefs and restaurant owners looking to tap into or scale within the delivery market. Our facilities support the production of virtually all cuisine types and can be tailored in both layout and equipment to meet specific operational needs. As our partners grow, we grow with them - providing flexible solutions that support expansion at every stage.

What you’ll do

Payroll Accounting and Reporting:

• Maintain and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
• Prepare accounting schedules, exhibits, summaries, and reports.
• Identify the need for new accounts or revisions to the account structure.
• Research and provide guidance on the accounting treatment of complex payroll transactions.
• Perform periodic internal audits of payroll areas and prepare materials for internal and external audits.

Tax Compliance and Record Maintenance:

• Manage all payroll tax activities, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• File payroll tax returns and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including timekeeping, tax status, and pay changes.
• Ensure data accuracy by auditing time and attendance records and processing new hires, terminations, and status changes.

General Payroll Operations:

• Compute wages, overtime, deductions, and garnishments.
• Process pay advances, terminations, and special pay types
• Review and correct payroll system output, ensuring balanced totals and proper ledger entries.
• Prepare and file payroll-related financial reports.
• Research and prepare special reports as requested by management.

What we’re looking for

Education & Experience:

• Completed at least 2 years in college; an associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
• FPC or CPP certification preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of ADP Celergo, Streamline, Globalview, and/or other ADP platforms such as ADP WorkforceNow, Smart Compliance, GLI required.
• Proven experience with payroll systems implementation and payroll tax compliance.
• At least 2 years of hands-on payroll experience required.
• Exposure to payroll processing across the Middle East
• Knowledge of regional payroll legislation and statutory compliance requirements.

Skills:

• Strong accounting and mathematical aptitude.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex payroll and system issues.
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of accuracy and accountability.
• Professional attitude with a strong sense of integrity and ethics.
• Ability to work under close supervision and follow established procedures.

Why join us

• Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
• Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
• Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our Amman office. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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