via com Is Hiring A Payroll Accountant

Join Via as a Payroll Accountant (German-speaking) – Remote in Germany! 🚀

Kickstart your career in a company revolutionizing public transportation through innovative technology, ensuring accessible and efficient transit systems worldwide.

About Via

Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technological backbone for modern transit networks, transforming outdated and siloed systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners globally, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider.

Your Role: Payroll Accountant

As a Payroll Accountant, you will oversee the end-to-end payroll process for over 900 employees across the region, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a smooth payroll experience. Collaborating closely with our Finance and People teams worldwide, you'll help refine payroll processes as Via continues to expand across Europe, supporting our teams with reliable and timely compensation every month.

What You'll Do 🎯

• Own and Manage Payroll: Lead the monthly payroll process for Via Germany, working with external payroll providers and internal teams for timely and accurate execution.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and interpret German tax laws, wage regulations, and compliance standards, keeping payroll procedures aligned with evolving legal requirements.
• Payroll Audits: Perform regular audits to maintain pay data accuracy and integrity while designing improvements and controls.
• Manage Benefits & Tax Deductions: Handle benefit deductions and tax withholdings precisely, confidentially, and in compliance with regulations.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare payroll-related financial reports, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Employee Support: Be the primary contact for employee payroll inquiries, offering guidance with discretion and professionalism.
• Process & Operational Enhancements: Contribute to projects that strengthen payroll workflows and support broader finance operations.

Who You Are 🌟

• Over 3 years of payroll experience in Germany, with solid knowledge of local laws and tax regulations.
• Proficient with HRIS and payroll systems such as P&I Loga, and highly skilled in Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy, capable of managing tasks independently while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communicator, able to collaborate effectively across teams in Finance, People, and more.
• Process-driven, proactive, and passionate about workflow improvements and innovative solutions.
• Fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus.

What We Offer 🎁

• Be part of a company recognized for its commitment to social good.
• Competitive salary ranging from €70,000 - €80,000 annually, plus equity. Final offer depends on your experience and skills.
• A beautiful office located in the heart of Berlin on Chausseestraße.
• Weekly team lunches and breakfast sessions.
• Urban Sports Club membership for active lifestyles.
• Company pension scheme (bAV) with a 20% employer contribution.
• 30 vacation days per year for work-life balance.

Ready to Ride the Future of Mobility? 🚍

There has never been a more exciting time to be at the forefront of public mobility innovation. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Via is an equal opportunity employer.