Senior Payroll Accounting Specialist – Part-Time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete monthly payroll process for all entities (DE, UK, US, FR) and EoRs, collaborating effectively with external service providers.

• Prepare, validate, and review payroll information and outputs, ensuring precision and addressing any discrepancies.

• Reconcile payroll data with HiBob (HRIS) and manage statutory deductions and filings (taxes, pensions, benefits).

• Act as the primary point of contact between the Finance and People teams regarding all payroll-related issues.

• Review and verify monthly payroll journal entries, ensuring correct cost center allocations and appropriate treatment of employer-related payroll expenses.

• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations for payroll-related accounts (accruals, liabilities, clearing) within the month-end closing timeline.

• Maintain precise records, audit trails, and supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness across all entities.

• Serve as the initial contact for payroll inquiries from employees, providing clear, empathetic, and timely responses.

• Ensure adherence to payroll regulations across various jurisdictions and promote ongoing process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Multi-country payroll experience (5+ years): Extensive knowledge of managing payroll in Germany and at least one other jurisdiction (UK or US), with the capacity to handle each independently and simultaneously.

• Statutory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of statutory payroll obligations (taxes, pensions, filings) and experience working with external payroll service providers.

• Systems Experience: Proficient in using HiBob or similar HRIS, and familiar with EoR platforms such as Papaya Global and/or Justworks. Knowledge of payroll-specific tools like DATEV (or equivalent) is a significant advantage.

• Financial Expertise: Strong background in payroll accounting or financial bookkeeping, with the capability to manage reconciliations and payroll-to-GL processes efficiently.

• Key Attributes: High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion in handling sensitive information. Ability to operate independently across multiple payroll cycles and identify issues proactively.

• Communication & Collaboration: Confident in collaborating cross-functionally and ensuring accountability from external service providers when necessary.

• Languages: Excellent proficiency in written and spoken German and English is essential; knowledge of French is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Room to Grow: Ample opportunity for your ideas... space to experiment, fail, and learn!

• Seamless Integration: A detailed 30-60-90 day onboarding plan is implemented from day one to assist you in integrating with the team and fully understanding your responsibilities.

• Digital-First Flexibility: Provided with the latest MacBook or PC, you can choose to work entirely from home, in one of our offices, or a combination that suits you. Not near an office? No worries! Find a co-working space and we’ll help cover the costs.

• Career Development: Access to ongoing development opportunities, including our Leadership Development Program, online language courses, and dedicated budgets for further training.

• Wellbeing: Stay grounded with complimentary meditation, mindfulness, and coaching sessions available through our mental wellbeing platform, TELUS.health.

• Connection: Participate in regular company retreats, parcelLab events (both in-person and online), local and regional meet-ups, and team off-sites.