Senior Payroll Accountant

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of payroll accountant experience in high-tech companies.
• Proficient in utilizing Hilan software for payroll processing - a Must
• Experience in managing payroll in a high-growth global organization
• Certified Payroll Controller in Israel
• Deep knowledge of personal income tax legislation, labor code, and social benefits
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively to deliver timely and high-quality work product
• Advanced Excel skills
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, service-oriented
• Ability to work and solve problems independently and to use experience and critical thinking to identify issues that require escalation

Bonus points:

• Netsuite experience
• Proficient in English at a high level (both spoken and written)
• Experience at medium-big companies (more than 250 employees)
• Workday proficiency - an advantage

A day in the life and how you’ll make an impact:

• Prepare and support the monthly payroll process (around 400 employees), including termination, processing one-time payments, etc, and deductions.
• Working closely with the People team regarding onboarding (101 forms), automating the processes, design the integration with HRIS and Hilan, and ad-hoc support.
• Be the focal point for employees’ payroll inquiries. 
• Responsible for submitting military service claims to social security.
• Prepare and review the monthly payroll output, reconcile, prepare JEs for the ERP system, preparing an analytical report
• Be responsible for submitting 102 reports (social security, pension, tax, etc.)
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality with all payroll and financial data

About Melio:

Melio builds business-to-business (B2B) payment tools so small business owners can spend less time in the back office and more time on their craft. As the fastest-growing B2B payment platform in the US, Melio is working hard to find new and better ways to help small businesses succeed in the ways that work best for them.

With offices in New York and Tel Aviv, and a vibrant work culture, Melio is expanding daily. We are a diverse group of people who love what we do and do what we love. If you are a driven and passionate team player, you will fit right in. We are an equal opportunity employer and are always on the lookout for top-notch talent—please reach out if you would like to join us on this exciting journey!

About the hiring department:

The Finance department plays a strategic role in shaping Melio's future. We're deeply involved in product design, fund flow management, financial modeling, and decision-making at the highest levels.

Now as part of Xero, our responsibilities have expanded to support not just Melio's rapid growth, but the broader integration and expansion strategy across the US market. We monitor performance metrics, model business scenarios, manage cross-border financial operations, and ensure we're building a sustainable, scalable business.

We're constantly improving our procedures, controls, and reporting systems to support our ambitious growth targets. You'll work alongside product, engineering, and business teams, making this a uniquely collaborative finance role where you're a strategic partner, not just a number-cruncher.

If you want to do finance in a high-growth fintech environment where your analysis directly influences product and strategy decisions, this is the opportunity.