Global Payroll Accountant

We are Camunda - where your work will have real impact! Picture yourself at a company where your work isn’t just another task on a list, but a key driver of transformation for hundreds of organizations. Your work will directly shape how hundreds of enterprises like Atlassian, NASA, and Goldman Sachs – orchestrate their most critical processes to drive digital transformation. 

In 2024, we crossed the $100 million mark in ARR – an incredible milestone in our growth story. We’ve been named in GP Bullhound’s 2024 Top 100 Next Unicorn list, we’ve earned Flexa’s stamp as a truly flexible workplace, and we proudly hold Great Place to Work certification in both the USA and UK. As a fully remote, global company, we’re rewriting the rules of how modern businesses operate.

And we’re just getting started!  We are growing fast and on a mission to find the very best talent in the world. If you’re ready to bring your bold ideas to a fast-paced, dynamic team, keep reading – this role could be the one you’ve been waiting for.

About the Role:

Payroll is one of the most critical and visible processes for our global team at Camunda. As Global Payroll Accountant, you’ll be at the center of our efforts to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across multiple countries and vendors. You’ll help stabilize and scale our payroll operations, work with modern HR and finance tools, and collaborate with HR, Accounting, and external partners. Your impact ensures our employees always get paid correctly and on time while supporting process improvements and automation projects. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to multi-country payroll and be a trusted contributor in a Finance team that lives our FAITH values: Focus, Ambition, Integrity, Talent, and Humor.

What you'll be doing:

•  Process payroll for multiple entities (such as US, DE, UK, SG, and PEO countries), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

• Partner with HR, Accounting, and external payroll vendors to gather, review, and validate payroll data (salaries, benefits, deductions, new hires, terminations).

• Support payroll reconciliations (clearing accounts, accruals, P&L) and prepare documentation for audits and internal controls.

• Identify and support opportunities for process improvements and automation to streamline payroll operations.

• Respond to employee questions on payroll, guiding them with clarity and empathy.

What you bring:

• Ability and/or willingness to use our product.

• Proven experience in multi-entity/global payroll processing, including coordination with third-party payroll vendors

• Meticulous attention to detail and a track record of delivering accurate results under tight deadlines

• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive payroll and employee data

• Ownership mentality – takes initiative, drives tasks to completion, and demonstrates accountability

• Adaptability and strong cross-functional collaboration skills with HR, Accounting, Finance, and vendors

• Commitment to compliance and process excellence, ensuring accuracy while seeking improvements

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with US payroll (Gusto) and familiarity with international payroll portals

• Hands-on exposure to systems like NetSuite, FloQast, or HRIS (Bob)

• Prior involvement in payroll system upgrades or automation projects

• Knowledge of benefit accounting or commission plans

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What We Have to Offer:

Compensation

We offer competitive, fair, and transparent compensation. Salary ranges are location-based, with Standard and Major markets (global tech hubs) reflecting local competition.

The Annual Total Target Cash (base salary + 100% variable target, where applicable) shown below spans from the minimum in a Standard market to the maximum in a Major market. Final offers depend on skills, experience, and location, and we typically hire in the first half of the range to allow room for growth:

• United States: $90,900.00 to $149,900.00

• Germany: €58,700.00 to €97,100.00

• United Kingdom: £57,100.00 to £93,800.00

• Singapore: S$112,800.00 to S$169,200

If you’re based elsewhere, you’ll be hired via Remote.com (our global employer partner), and your Talent Acquisition Partner will provide a personalized Total Rewards Calculator after your first interview.

Equity: We also offer equity (where applicable) through our Virtual Stock Option Plan (VSOP).

Benefits & Perks

We invest in your wellbeing, growth, and ability to connect, along with perks that support you no matter where you’re based. Our benefits are globally designed and locally delivered where applicable.

• Remote & Flexible: Work from anywhere with the setup that suits you, home office budget, co-working space support, and flexible time off to recharge when you need it.

• In Person Connection: We invest in meaningful face time through our Annual Kickoff (Vienna in 2025, Madrid in 2026!), team offsites, and Camundi Connection Budgets, including contributing to meetups while travelling,, and local gatherings with fellow Camundi.

• Health & Wellbeing: Access locally tailored healthcare, Modern Health for global mental wellbeing, and an annual fitness reimbursement.

• Financial Security: Retirement and pension plans (often with company contributions), plus life and disability insurance where relevant.

• Professional Growth: Up to $/€/£1,000 per year for self-driven learning: courses, certifications, books, you decide!

• More of what we offer globally & in your country can be found here.

”Everyone is welcome at Camunda” — it’s a celebrated component of our culture. We strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our people. At Camunda, we honour diverse cultures and backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristics under applicable law. We are looking forward to your application!

Come join us and be part of Camunda’s incredible journey: Make an impact at a pivotal moment in our story!