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Payroll Analyst roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Accountant category, giving Canadian and Mexican professionals a direct path to U.S. employment without lottery risk. Canadian citizens get border or consulate approval. Mexican citizens require consulate processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Halliburton is seeking a Payroll Accountant Manager to support its payroll accounting operations in a large enterprise environment. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading the payroll accounting department. Responsible for accurate general ledger entries related to payroll, stock transactions, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring proper accrual accounting for employee compensation, benefits, and stock activity. This role will review NAM payroll procedures, manage system changes, manage support tickets to ensure accurate payroll processing.
Salary: $125,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under broad direction, responsible for planning, organizing, and leading accounting department staff in the activities supporting general ledger, sub-systems, and related business applications, which may also include the preparation of financial statements and ancillary reports in a corporate or cost accounting environment
- Responsible for preparation, review, and accuracy of business activities within the department, including executing financial close activities, reviewing and updating business practices, performing internal control self-assessments, preparing forecasts and annual business plans, and performing ongoing process/system improvements
- Responsible for managing the recruitment, training, and development of accounting personnel within the assigned area
- Serves as a trusted business advisor to management on payroll analysis, error resolution and escalation, key financial issues, financial performance, and strategy execution, including commercial business insight
- Responsible for interpreting and applying company policy and accounting principles to financial transactions for internal control compliance
- Responsible for interpreting and applying company policy to ensure payroll processing in North America is compliant with regulations and abide with internal control compliance
- Manage payroll related accounting, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and GL entries
- Manage PTO/vacation reserve tracking and year-end vacation payouts, and communications
- Reconciliation of W-2’s, 1099’s, T-4’s, payroll accounts, including wages payable, taxes, and benefits, including adjusting entries
- Maintain accurate payroll records for audits and regulatory purposes
- Manage internal and external audits related to payroll
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies
- Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes
- Support payroll system upgrades or implementations
- Perform Root Cause Analysis, communicate issues and resolution, work to remediate and implement process/system changes to prevent reoccurrence
- Manage payroll related projects to implement system/policy changes with various teams
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8+ years of accounting experience with direct payroll accounting responsibilities in a large enterprise
- Strong command of GL accounting, accruals, reconciliation, and payroll-related accounting treatments
- Demonstrates project management skills and awareness of financial performance metrics
- Demonstrates strong knowledge in aspects of finance and accounting, internal controls and risk mitigation, company policy, financial analysis and statutory reporting, forecasting, and financial applications
- SAP S/4HANA experience required; ADP familiarity a plus
- Experience with full cycle payroll processing, different types of stock transactions and federal, state, and local taxes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional accounting certification preferred
- Experience with ADP GlobalView (or enterprise-level payroll system) and SmartCompliance in a large enterprise payroll environment
- Blackline experience
- Workforce Software time system experience
- CPA preferred or actively pursuing
- SAP ECC experience
- SuccessFactors/Employee Central experience
- Knowledge of fundamental time and payroll regulations
Halliburton is an innovative leader in the oilfield services industry, providing products and services for the ever-evolving needs of the energy sector.
Since starting out over a hundred years ago, Halliburton’s path to success has been built on growth. Today, with over 50,000 employees worldwide and 1500 new openings every year, our talent needs have never been greater.
That’s why Halliburton has partnered with Talent Solutions to meet their ongoing contingent staffing needs. If you want to grow your career alongside an industry leader that is changing the world of energy, then we look forward to connecting with you inside our Halliburton Contingent Workforce Network – your gateway to meaningful work opportunities all in one place.
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INTRODUCTION
Halliburton is seeking a Payroll Accountant Manager to support its payroll accounting operations in a large enterprise environment. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading the payroll accounting department. Responsible for accurate general ledger entries related to payroll, stock transactions, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring proper accrual accounting for employee compensation, benefits, and stock activity. This role will review NAM payroll procedures, manage system changes, manage support tickets to ensure accurate payroll processing.
Salary: $125,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under broad direction, responsible for planning, organizing, and leading accounting department staff in the activities supporting general ledger, sub-systems, and related business applications, which may also include the preparation of financial statements and ancillary reports in a corporate or cost accounting environment
- Responsible for preparation, review, and accuracy of business activities within the department, including executing financial close activities, reviewing and updating business practices, performing internal control self-assessments, preparing forecasts and annual business plans, and performing ongoing process/system improvements
- Responsible for managing the recruitment, training, and development of accounting personnel within the assigned area
- Serves as a trusted business advisor to management on payroll analysis, error resolution and escalation, key financial issues, financial performance, and strategy execution, including commercial business insight
- Responsible for interpreting and applying company policy and accounting principles to financial transactions for internal control compliance
- Responsible for interpreting and applying company policy to ensure payroll processing in North America is compliant with regulations and abide with internal control compliance
- Manage payroll related accounting, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and GL entries
- Manage PTO/vacation reserve tracking and year-end vacation payouts, and communications
- Reconciliation of W-2’s, 1099’s, T-4’s, payroll accounts, including wages payable, taxes, and benefits, including adjusting entries
- Maintain accurate payroll records for audits and regulatory purposes
- Manage internal and external audits related to payroll
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies
- Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes
- Support payroll system upgrades or implementations
- Perform Root Cause Analysis, communicate issues and resolution, work to remediate and implement process/system changes to prevent reoccurrence
- Manage payroll related projects to implement system/policy changes with various teams
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8+ years of accounting experience with direct payroll accounting responsibilities in a large enterprise
- Strong command of GL accounting, accruals, reconciliation, and payroll-related accounting treatments
- Demonstrates project management skills and awareness of financial performance metrics
- Demonstrates strong knowledge in aspects of finance and accounting, internal controls and risk mitigation, company policy, financial analysis and statutory reporting, forecasting, and financial applications
- SAP S/4HANA experience required; ADP familiarity a plus
- Experience with full cycle payroll processing, different types of stock transactions and federal, state, and local taxes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional accounting certification preferred
- Experience with ADP GlobalView (or enterprise-level payroll system) and SmartCompliance in a large enterprise payroll environment
- Blackline experience
- Workforce Software time system experience
- CPA preferred or actively pursuing
- SAP ECC experience
- SuccessFactors/Employee Central experience
- Knowledge of fundamental time and payroll regulations
Halliburton is an innovative leader in the oilfield services industry, providing products and services for the ever-evolving needs of the energy sector.
Since starting out over a hundred years ago, Halliburton’s path to success has been built on growth. Today, with over 50,000 employees worldwide and 1500 new openings every year, our talent needs have never been greater.
That’s why Halliburton has partnered with Talent Solutions to meet their ongoing contingent staffing needs. If you want to grow your career alongside an industry leader that is changing the world of energy, then we look forward to connecting with you inside our Halliburton Contingent Workforce Network – your gateway to meaningful work opportunities all in one place.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Payroll Analyst
Align your credentials to Accountant category
TN visa sponsorship for Payroll Analyst roles is granted under the Accountant occupational category. Your degree must be in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. A business administration degree alone has been challenged at ports of entry.
Target employers with payroll complexity
Multi-state employers, publicly traded companies, and businesses with union workforces run payroll operations complex enough to justify TN sponsorship. These employers already carry compliance overhead and are more likely to support the filing than small single-location businesses.
Request a support letter before your start date
Your employer's TN support letter must detail your specific payroll duties, your qualifying degree, and your Canadian or Mexican citizenship. Generic offer letters get challenged. Have HR confirm the letter explicitly references payroll systems administration and tax withholding compliance.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers actively offering TN visa sponsorship for Payroll Analyst roles. Leading with verified sponsors cuts the time you spend vetting employers who haven't navigated the TN process before.
Prepare for Canadian border processing on day one
Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a U.S. land port of entry or preclearance airport with your support letter, degree credentials, and passport. CBP officers adjudicate on the spot, so bring physical copies of every document.
Track your TN validity against your payroll calendar
TN status is granted in up to three-year increments and must be renewed before expiration. File your employer's renewal petition at least six months before your status ends to avoid gaps during year-end payroll cycles or W-2 preparation periods.
Payroll Analyst TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payroll Analyst role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, if your degree is in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. TN sponsorship for Payroll Analysts is adjudicated under the Accountant occupational category in the USMCA schedule. CBP or a consular officer will verify that your job duties involve professional-level accounting functions, not just payroll data entry or administrative processing.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Payroll Analyst jobs?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as your employer files. H-1B visa requires winning a random lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate, then waiting until October 1 to begin work. For Payroll Analyst roles, TN is a faster, more predictable path if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship and your degree aligns with the Accountant category.
Where can I find Payroll Analyst jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-sponsored roles in the U.S. You can filter by job title and visa type to surface employers actively willing to support TN filings, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the process.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application as a Payroll Analyst?
Your employer must issue a detailed support letter on company letterhead confirming your job title, a description of your payroll duties, your anticipated wage, your qualifying degree, and the duration of employment. Canadian citizens present this at the border alongside their degree transcripts and passport. Mexican citizens submit it as part of their consulate visa application package.
Can a Payroll Analyst on TN status change employers mid-year?
Yes, but your TN status is employer-specific. You must obtain new TN approval tied to the new employer before starting work there. Canadian citizens can do this at a port of entry with the new employer's support letter. Mexican citizens need a new consular appointment. There is no grace period between TN employers, so time your transition carefully around your payroll responsibilities.