Chime is hiring a German-speaking Payroll Accountant to manage the full employee payroll process for our organization in Germany. You will be responsible for the preparation, records maintenance, and monthly financial reporting for 900+ employees. This is an opportunity to help shape the payroll function within a rapidly expanding organization while collaborating with colleagues from our global Finance team.
What You'll Do
- Drive the monthly payroll process in Germany, working closely with our external payroll partner.
- Work with our Finance and People teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll submissions.
- Understand German tax requirements, changes in wage and tax laws, and other regulatory changes impacting payroll.
- Perform periodic audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy of employee pay information.
- Design and implement process improvements and internal controls for the payroll process.
- Ensure benefit deductions and tax withholdings are calculated and reported timely and accurately.
- Lead all aspects of the monthly financial reporting process related to payroll, including preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Serve as the main point-of-contact for employees on questions relating to pay.
- Perform ad-hoc projects and other assignments as needed to support the broader team.
- Exercise the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all payroll information and employee privacy.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years of relevant payroll experience in Germany.
- Tech-savvy, with a strong understanding of HRIS systems like P&I Loga and proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to perform payroll tasks completely, accurately, and timely, with minimum supervision.
- Passionate about improving processes and developing innovative solutions.
- Committed to completing each task with the highest degree of accuracy.
- Demonstrated experience in partnering with internal teams and juggling multiple priorities.
- Great written and oral communication skills with the ability to interact across different organizational levels.
- Fluent in German and English.
- Willingness to travel to Berlin once a month to work on-site with the team.
Nice to Have
- Additional languages are a plus.
Technical Stack
- HRIS systems like P&I Loga
- Microsoft Excel
Team & Environment
You will collaborate with Via’s Finance and People teams and colleagues from Via’s Finance team around the world.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: €60,000-€70,000 per year + equity
- Becoming part of a company that was awarded for its commitment to social good.
- Urban Sports Club membership.
- A lovely office situated in the heart of Berlin, at Chausseestraße.
- 30 vacation days a year.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position open to candidates Germany-wide, with a monthly on-site requirement in Berlin.
Via is an equal opportunity employer.
