Senior Bookkeeper

We are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper for our Tel Aviv office. This position is responsible for day to day financial accounting and assistance/coordination with audit and tax statutory compliance as well as some payroll-related activities. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with Israeli regulations and company policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Transactions:

• Maintain an accurate general ledger
• Prepare journal entries for all expenses and accruals
• Ensure accurate tracking of vacation accruals, sick days, reserve duty and other benefits in accordance with Israeli labor law
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts on a monthly basis

Assistance with Audit and Tax Statutory Compliance:

• Coordinate and support annual statutory audit activities with external auditors, ensuring all required documentation and reconciliations are prepared and submitted on schedule
• Assist with monthly VAT returns in compliance with Israeli tax authority (ITA) requirements, ensuring accuracy of input/output VAT calculations and timely submission
• Assist with compliance with Israel corporate tax regulations, annual tax returns, transfer pricing documentation, and responses to ITA inquiries as needed

Payroll Coordination & Assistance:

• Assist with monthly payroll tax reports (Form 102 and Form 126) to the Israeli Tax Authority, ensuring timely payment of withheld income tax and social contributions by the statutory deadlines
• Coordinate year-end payroll activities including Form 106 (annual salary statement) distribution to employees
• Coordinate between representatives regarding pension and employees, and maintain all required documentation for employee onboarding (new hires) and terminations. Fill out all support documents on local portals as necessary
• Assist employees with pay slips, documentation and questions

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in Israel
• Proficiency with Israeli accounting software systems
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all work product
• Fluency in Hebrew and English (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Oracle NetSuite or similar cloud-based ERP systems.
• Payroll experience
• Experience working in a multinational organization with US GAAP reporting requirements
• Knowledge of transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent professional certification.
• Israeli Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or working toward certification

This is a hybrid role based in our Tel Aviv office, with three on-site workdays per week.