Payroll Accountant

This is a temporary, full-time position covering maternity leave for approximately 8 months, with the possibility of continued employment depending on the organization’s needs.

The role carries full responsibility for the organization’s payroll function, involves working with multiple departments and stakeholders, and offers the opportunity to join a professional, values-driven, and welcoming work environment.

The position encompasses responsibility for the employee payroll lifecycle, from onboarding and ongoing payroll administration throughout employment to the termination of employment, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, labor laws, internal procedures, accuracy, confidentiality, and professional service to employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities
Onboarding new employees into the payroll system.
Maintaining and updating employee data and employment terms.
Processing attendance, vacation, sick leave, unpaid leave, and military reserve service data.
Full responsibility for monthly payroll calculations and processing.
Conducting ongoing payroll audits and accuracy checks before payroll is finalized.
Managing statutory and social benefit contributions and ongoing reporting.
Handling employee terminations, severance calculations, and retirement documentation.
Reporting to government authorities, provident funds, and pension funds.
Preparing Form 106 (annual salary and tax statements) and other payroll reports.
Providing professional guidance and support to employees and managers regarding payroll and employee rights.
Implementing legislative and regulatory updates related to payroll.
Working closely with the Human Resources and Finance departments.

Requirements Certified Payroll Accountant qualification. Significant experience managing end-to-end payroll processing. Thorough knowledge of Israeli labor laws, income tax, and National Insurance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience with the Oketz payroll system – an advantage. Familiarity with Priority – an advantage. Fluent in English and Hebrew – an advantage. Accuracy, responsibility, discretion, and a strong service orientation. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with excellent interpersonal skills. Additional Information Position: Full-time. Start date: January 1, 2027. Duration: Approximately 8 months, covering maternity leave, with the possibility of continued employment depending on the organization’s needs. Hybrid work: Possibility of working from home one day per week.

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