About this role
Coordinating technical payroll accounting activities across Scale’s global footprint makes up the core of this daily routine. The person in this position handles the preparation, maintenance, processing, analysis, and auditing of payroll data, records, and reports to maintain absolute accuracy. Leadership involvement includes training internal and external partners while acting as a clear point of contact for resolving payroll inquiries.
Scale builds high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power leading models for enterprises and governments. This global payroll role exists to execute multi-frequency domestic and international payroll cycles while ensuring strict compliance with complex multi-jurisdictional regulations. Candidates who possess strong problem-solving skills, technical aptitude, and a readiness to adopt AI-enabled tools will thrive in this environment.
What you will do
- Execute multi-frequency domestic and international payroll cycles while accurately managing all compensation inputs, deductions, and employee lifecycle changes.
- Perform rigorous pre- and post-payroll audits to investigate and resolve discrepancies according to multi-jurisdictional tax, labor, and company regulations.
- Support payroll accounting functions including month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, management reporting, and year-end tax activities.
- Operate the payroll help desk as the primary resource for employee inquiries and coordinate daily with external vendors, PEO and EOR partners, and tax agencies.
- Leverage HRIS and modern technologies, including AI tools, to maintain confidential records and continuously improve workflow efficiency.
What you need
- Possess two or more years of experience processing international payroll alongside a working knowledge of PEO and EOR systems.
- Demonstrate the ability to execute multi-frequency domestic and international payroll cycles while managing compensation inputs and deductions.
- Show experience performing pre- and post-payroll audits, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with multi-jurisdictional tax and labor regulations.
- Bring proven capability in managing payroll accounting tasks such as month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and year-end tax activities.
- Exhibit strong problem-solving abilities and technical aptitude, including the capacity to learn AI-enabled tools and new software systems.
- Communicate fluently in English.
Nice to have
- Skilled in preparing, verifying, and auditing payroll records with strong attention to detail and compliance in using tools including ADP.
- Understanding of domestic and international payroll law, retirement systems such as 401(k), IRC 125, and HSA, tax withholding, and benefits.
- Bring genuine enthusiasm for supporting global employee questions and resolving issues.
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What tools and software will I use in this job?
You will leverage HRIS and modern technologies, including AI tools, to maintain confidential records and improve workflow efficiency. Experience using tools including ADP is noted as helpful for this role.
What are the core duties regarding payroll processing and compliance?
You will execute multi-frequency domestic and international payroll cycles while managing compensation inputs, deductions, and lifecycle changes. Additionally, you will perform rigorous pre- and post-payroll audits to ensure strict adherence to multi-jurisdictional tax, labor, and company regulations.
How does the hiring policy handle reapplication?
The policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows for a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.
What accounting and reporting tasks are expected?
You will support payroll accounting functions, which include month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, management reporting, and year-end tax activities such as W-2s.