Staff Accountant

Summary

Join Rescale, a leading enterprise big compute company, as a Staff Accountant and play a key role in supporting and improving global payroll and expense processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to build foundational knowledge across Finance and HR operations while contributing to international expansion and scalable systems. You will manage end-to-end global payroll processing, support 401(k) plan administration, manage global expense reimbursements, and handle UK entity accounts payable. The role also involves bank reconciliations, tracking nexus requirements, assisting in audits, and supporting UK entity financial processes. This position is ideal for someone seeking a career in finance, offering exposure to the full accounting lifecycle and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of accounting and payroll related experience
• Strong interest in both HR and Finance functions
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, experience with accounting software, NetSuite preferred
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
• Eagerness to learn and grow across the full accounting function

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end global payroll processing in collaboration with HR, PEOs, and payroll providers - ensuring deadlines are consistently met with precision and accuracy
• Support 401(k) plan administration
• Support and manage payroll systems, proactively identifying areas for improvement
• Manage global expense reimbursement processes and help maintain our expense policies
• Take ownership of UK entity accounts payable, including invoice processing, payments, and vendor relations
• Perform daily bank reconciliations (applying customer payments, depositing checks, managing incoming mail) and conduct monthly bank reconciliations
• Track and manage nexus requirements for payroll and sales tax
• Assist in audits and tax-related matters tied to payroll, expenses, and compliance
• Support UK entity financial processes and international compliance in partnership with external advisors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing, familiarity with Bamboo HR or Deel is a plus
• Experience working in a high-growth startup environment is a plus