Senior Financial Accountant (US GAAP, Bilingual)

About the role

Bottomline, a global leader in business payments and cash management, is looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join its team in Israel. The role centres on financial reporting, compliance and support of business operations in a multinational environment. The ideal candidate is fully qualified, fluent in Hebrew and English, and an expert in US GAAP.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements in line with US GAAP and Israeli regulations.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee Israel payroll processing, including statutory filings and employee payments.
• Handle VAT accounting, submissions and compliance with Israeli tax authorities.
• Post journal entries and conduct account analyses.
• Manage local external audits, including supporting documentation.
• Handle intercompany billing and reconciliations.
• Act as liaison between the internal IT team and external Israeli providers on software localisation.
• Provide financial analysis and insights, and collaborate with local and international teams.
• Evaluate processes and controls to identify improvements.

Required profile

• Fully qualified accountant (CPA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in US GAAP accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of Israel payroll processing and VAT regulations.
• Fluent spoken and written Hebrew and English.
• Attention to detail, analytical and communication skills, and ability to work independently and in a team.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
• Michpal (payroll)