About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.

Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance (learn more about how it works). We're backed by A+ investors and our team is world-class, literally and figuratively, as we're all scattered around the world.

Please check out our public handbook to learn more about our culture. We encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age and abilities to apply. You can also check out independent reviews by other candidates on Glassdoor. If this job description resonates with you, we want to hear from you!

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

How we work

We love working async and this means you get to do your own schedule.

We empower ownership and proactivity and when in doubt default to action instead of waiting.

The position

This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Payroll Country expert (or Regional) , joining our Payroll Risk and Compliance team.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in regional/global payroll operations, including a deep understanding of wage tax laws and social security regulations in at least one country. Proven track record in identifying payroll compliance risks and implementing controls.

Requirements

• Strong legislation expertise in DACH region, with a particular focus on Austria and Switzerland.
• Successful completion of the professional examination for payroll accountants in accordance with Section 7, Para. 2, No. 3 of the Austrian Bilanzbuchhaltungsgesetz (BiBuG).
• Minimum 18 months of relevant practical experience in payroll accounting in Austria.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Bilanzbuchhaltungsbehörde (Accounting Professions Authority) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in a senior payroll role in either a Global Payroll environment processing payroll or in an payroll audit & compliance role.
• Exposure to Austrian BMD software + Swiss software.
• Previous exposure to local authority investigations and audits.
• An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities and the ability to make recommendations for process improvements.
• Strong sense of accountability with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact.
• Understands the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously.
• Writes and speaks fluent English and German.
• It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus

Key responsibilities

• Act as a true local employment legislation and tax expert for DACH region, advising Product and other internal teams when required.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of payroll files to verify accuracy and compliance with all governmental wage tax laws (federal, state and local) and social security requirements. Identify and rectify discrepancies, underpayments, or overpayments, and recommend corrective actions.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detail