Bookkeeper & Payroll Controller
Hands-on role managing end-to-end bookkeeping and payroll for Israeli and US entities. Key duties include month-end close, AP/AR, tax filings, and payroll processing. Requires Certified Bookkeeper Type 3, Certified Payroll Controller, 5+ years exp., NetSuite and Hilan proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Own accounting processes for Israeli and US entities, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Process accounts payable (invoices, payments, reconciliations)
- Process accounts receivable (billing, collections, reconciliations)
- Reconcile bank and credit card statements
- Review and record employee travel and expense reimbursements
- Prepare and submit VAT reports, withholding tax, and other tax filings
- Manage fixed assets system and post monthly depreciation entries
- Handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Support external audit processes
- Identify and lead process improvement and automation initiatives
- Execute end-to-end monthly payroll using Hilan
- Manage interactions with Israeli tax authorities, Bituach Leumi, and pension funds
- Handle reserve duty calculations and reimbursements
- Manage onboarding and offboarding (Forms 101, 161, and settlements)
- Monitor attendance records and leave balances
- Administer employee benefits, including pension and study funds
- Prepare and file annual and periodic reports (Forms 126, 106, 856)
- Record payroll journal entries into NetSuite and perform reconciliations
Requirements
- Certified Bookkeeper (Type 3) - mandatory
- Certified Payroll Controller - mandatory
- 5+ years of bookkeeping and payroll accounting experience
- Experience with Hilan payroll system
- Deep expertise in Israeli labor laws, income tax, and social security
- Native-level Hebrew
- Strong English (written and verbal)
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite
- Multi-currency accounting experience
- Experience managing books for a US entity
- Advanced Excel proficiency