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About This Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Payroll Accounting Manager to manage global payroll accounting. This individual contributor role that requires strong accounting background and experience in managing external payroll providers with full-cycle payroll – from communicating payroll changes and funding to reviewing payroll reports, preparing journal entries, and reconciling GL accounts. You will collaborate with external partners for global payroll and related compliance along with the internal people operations team, handle monthly close activities including journal entries. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and wants to help scale finance operations in a high-growth AI company.
This is a hybrid role is based in Mountain View, California. We prefer you work in our office at least one day per week.
What You Will Do
Global Payroll Accounting
Manage outsourced payroll providers across multiple geographies (e.g., North America, APAC, EMEA)
Review weekly/monthly payrolls prepared by outsourced providers.
Ensure timely and accurate recording of payroll-related journal entries
Own reconciliation of payroll-related accounts (accrued payroll, bonuses, vacation, employer taxes), and support reconciliation of accrued commissions
Monitor compliance with local payroll tax regulations and labor laws with assistance of external payroll providers
Manage weekly/monthly payment process to both employees and the payroll providers and tax authorities.
Support 401k administration and 401k audit
Monitor and facilitate response to employee questions
Provide analysis on payroll-related costs
Support corporate and statutory audit requests as needed
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
At least 5 years of experience with a focus in corporate accounting and related roles including international accounting and payroll accounting (including reviewing, approving, funding, preparing journal entries, preparing reconciliations)
Demonstrated solid accounting and internal control knowledge
Software and SaaS industry experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of GAAP, month-end close processes, operational and international accounting procedures both generally and as it relates to payroll accounting
Experience in an international multi-entity environment including managing outside service providers
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines through time management and project management skillset
Advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency in all MS Office tools and G-Suite is a must
Demonstrated analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail is a must
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Systems: NetSuite, SAP S/4Hana, Bill.com , ADP Workforce Now, Deel, GoGlobal
Why H2O.ai?
Market leader in total rewards
Remote-friendly culture
Flexible working environment
Be part of a world-class team
Career growth
The base salary for this role ranges from $130,000 - 165,000 USD. Compensation is determined based on several factors, including skills, experience, job scope, location, and relevant market…