Accountant - Payroll (m/f)

We are expanding our global team and looking for a Accountant (Payroll) (m/f) to bring their wider knowledge and help us get our product and service more widely known and used. Would you like to take on a new challenge in the field of finance in a successful, fast-growing global start-up? About the Role: You will be responsible for managing payroll for our international clients (primarily in Croatia). Your goal is to ensure employees receive their salaries, benefits, and reports on time and without errors. You will coordinate with clients, local partners, and internal teams to provide smooth, end-to-end payroll services. Responsibilities: - End-to-end payroll: Manage payroll for multiple clients, focusing first on Croatia, and ensure data flows smoothly between clients and payroll partners - Reporting & record-keeping: Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, keeping detailed and accurate records - Data validation: Collect, verify, and enter payroll data. Check for inaccuracies in inputs and outputs, and follow up to correct issues - Compliance & research: Stay updated on tax and payment regulations in Croatia (and other assigned countries). Work with local accountants to meet all legal requirements - Client support: Build professional relationships with clients, responding to payroll questions promptly and meeting agreed timelines - Cross-team collaboration: Work with Customer Experience, Accounting, Operations, and other teams to gather payroll inputs, fix discrepancies, and offer support

Requirements: - Professional background: Minimum 2 years of relevant Croatian payroll experience (global payroll exposure is a plus). Knowledge of payroll best practices - Education: Knowledge of economics, accounting and other financial concepts - Technical skills: Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel & Word) - Soft skills: Excellent written and spoken English; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently; ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment Bonus points if you have: - Experience working in international or multicultural teams - Knowledge of global payroll practices - Familiarity with Pantheon payroll software or HRIS platforms