Payroll Accountant

About Cyera

Come join the company building the security operating model for the age of AI. AI has changed how data is used — and security must change with it. Cyera's mission is to empower businesses to accelerate AI Adoption by defining a holistic approach to securing AI - from data to access to model. Instead of perimeter controls and static policies, Cyera provides a unified control plane that understands relationships between data, access, and behaviors across humans, systems, and AI. Backed by the world’s leading investors and working with a large and growing list of Fortune 1000 companies, we are looking for world-class talent to join us as we usher in the new era of data and AI security.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our payroll team.

In this role, you will be involved in the end-to-end payroll process and day-to-day payroll operations, working closely with employees, HR, Finance, and external providers.

This role requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, a strong sense of responsibility, and a service-oriented approach, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution.
• Collect, review, validate, and update payroll data in the payroll system.
• Process and maintain payroll records for new hires, employee changes, and terminations.
• Handle employee termination processes and related payroll documentation, including Form 161.
• Manage and update pension and benefit-related payroll data and perform ongoing reconciliations.
• Review and process attendance, vacation, sick leave, and other absence data.
• Perform payroll validations, reconciliations, and control checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare periodic and ad-hoc payroll reports as required.
• Support the preparation of regulatory and annual forms, including Forms 101 and 106.
• Assist employees with payroll-related questions and provide professional, timely, and service-oriented support.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll and pension providers.
• Identify discrepancies and payroll issues, investigate their root causes, and follow through until resolution.
• Support ongoing payroll process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Ensure payroll activities are performed in accordance with company policies and applicable Israeli payroll regulations.

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Israeli payroll.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience working with the Hilan payroll system – required, experience with Hilan Next - an advantage, experience working with the Hi Bob attendance - an advantage.
• A strong team player with a collaborative mindset, openness to feedback and guidance, and the flexibility to adapt to team priorities and decisions.
• Strong knowledge of Israeli payroll processes, labor regulations, taxation, social security, and pension requirements.
• High level of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong sense of accountability, and responsibility.
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative and supportive team player.
• Strong service orientation and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.