Atlassian is continuing to hire with all interviewing and on-boarding done virtually due to COVID-19. All new and existing Atlassians will continue to work from home until it’s safe to return to our offices. When our offices re-open, we will provide the choice to work from home or return to work in an office unless a job requirement makes it necessary for a particular role to be performed at an Atlassian office.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant, Payroll who will be responsible for global payroll accounting. The ideal person will have experience in a similar role and be systems savvy. You will be part of a fast-paced, fun, distributed team. We're looking for someone that will bring their whole self to work and add more of that special spice that makes our TEAM great!

In this role, you'll get to:

• Take on responsibility for global payroll related month end activities including but not limited to journals, account reconciliations, and other accounting operations.
• Provide fluctuation analysis and insights to FP&A and Accounting leadership for forecasting and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly forecasts for Treasury team.
• Document and maintain payroll accounting processes, policies and procedures.
• Provide basic accounting education for the Payroll Operations team, as needed.
• Lead global payroll automation initiatives to drive continuous process improvements.
• Work cross functionally with other Accounting teams on projects, financial audits, and financial reporting.
• Assist Payroll Compliance team with audits, as needed.
• Assist with ad-hoc Payroll projects (e.g. M&A, global and/or regional benefit initiatives and etc.)

On your first day, we'll expect you to have:

• BS, BA or CPA preferred
• At least 5 years of Payroll Accounting experience
• Netsuite, Workday Payroll, ADP Compliance, experience a plus
• Strong Excel experience
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Detail-oriented
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization abilities
• Must feel comfortable working with a remote manager

More about our benefits

Whether you work in an office or a distributed team, Atlassian is highly collaborative and yes, fun! To support you at work (and play) we offer some fantastic perks: ample time off to relax and recharge, flexible working options, five paid volunteer days a year for your favourite cause, an annual allowance to support your learning & growth, unique ShipIt days, a company paid trip after five years and lots more.

More about Atlassian

Creating software that empowers everyone from small startups to the who’s who of tech is why we’re here. We build tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Trello to help teams across the world become more nimble, creative, and aligned—collaboration is the heart of every product we dream of at Atlassian. From Amsterdam and Austin, to Sydney and San Francisco, we’re looking for people who want to write the future and who believe that we can accomplish so much more together than apart. At Atlassian, we’re committed to an environment where everyone has the autonomy and freedom to thrive, as well as the support of like-minded colleagues who are motivated by a common goal to: Unleash the potential of every team.

Additional Information

We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Learn more about Atlassian’s culture, interviewing flow, and hiring process by checking out our Candidate Resource Hub.