Senior Payroll Accountant

Job Title: Senior Payroll Accountant
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Remote - East Coast

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Accountant to join our Finance team. This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees across Australia, Ireland, Israel, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical accounting background, expert knowledge of international payroll compliance, and a proven ability to reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and resolve complex payroll and tax issues. This position will be reporting to the Global Payroll Manager located in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the end-to-end processing of payroll for employees by utilizing systems such as BambooHR & Zedra, etc., as well as communications with local payroll providers.
• Prepare and post complex payroll journal entries, ensuring accurate allocation across departments and cost centers. 
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation of all payroll-related GL accounts.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and implement best practices to improve the accuracy and scalability of the payroll function. 
• Research and resolve complex payroll, tax, and deduction inquiries from employees, HR, and external vendors (e.g., benefits administrators, tax authorities).

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• 4 - 7 years of progressive experience in end-to-end payroll processing, preferably for a global organization.
• Proficiency in standard business software suites, including Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data manipulation) for reporting and analysis.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP principles as they relate to payroll accounting, accruals, and General Ledger (GL) reconciliation
• Proven history of high accountability and exercising discretion when handling confidential data.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to data accuracy. 
• Possess a strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work efficiently under pressure, and consistently meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with employees, vendors, and management.
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• A highly collaborative team player capable of building strong working relationships across Finance, HR, and other departments.
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Pay Range: [$84,000 – $90,000 annually] In accordance with applicable law, this represents a reasonable estimated compensation range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location and may be more or less than the amount shown above. Outside of base compensation, CloudBees also offer stock options and variable bonuses. 
• What CloudBees Offers:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • HSA/FSA
  • Remote Work Environment
  • Flexible Time Off 
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Variable Bonus Plan dependent on your role
  • Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role
  • 401(k) with Company Match

EEO Statement 

CloudBees is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.