Payroll Accounting & Mobility Clerk - job 1 of 2

As a Payroll Accounting & Mobility Clerk at Axon, your primary responsibilities will include general ledger maintenance, month-end and year-end close support, compliance with regulatory requirements, and overseeing global mobility programs. You will ensure the accuracy of payroll processes, assist with tax filings, and work collaboratively with other teams to improve payroll operations.

To qualify for the Payroll Accounting & Mobility Clerk role at Axon, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Additionally, having at least 1-2 years of experience in payroll or accounting is preferred, along with proficiency in tools like Workday and advanced Excel. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are also essential.

The Payroll Accounting & Mobility Clerk plays a crucial role in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance for Axon's payroll processes. By supporting these functions effectively, the clerk directly contributes to our mission of Protecting Life, enabling our teams to focus on developing innovative solutions for public safety.

Axon offers a variety of benefits for its Payroll Accounting & Mobility Clerk employees, including competitive salary packages, 401k with employer match, paid parental leave, comprehensive medical and dental plans, and opportunities for professional development. Additionally, employees enjoy a supportive work environment with mental wellness resources and team camaraderie over snacks in the office.

Career growth for the Payroll Accounting & Mobility Clerk at Axon can be substantial, given the company’s commitment to professional development. You will have the chance to take on diverse responsibilities, engage in process improvement initiatives, and collaborate with experienced professionals, all of which can pave the way for advancement in roles within payroll, accounting, or finance.

In your response, highlight your familiarity with payroll systems like Workday and any specific methodologies you've used in your previous roles. Mention any unique challenges you tackled and how you ensured accuracy during payroll runs.

Discuss your approach to staying updated on relevant payroll laws and regulations. Highlight any resources or training you utilize, and provide an example of a time when you identified and addressed a compliance issue.

Share a specific situation where you recognized an inefficiency in payroll processing. Talk about your analysis process, the steps you took to improve it, and the outcome—ideally in terms of time saved or accuracy gained.

Explain your strategies for time management and prioritization, such as setting goals, using task lists, or employing software tools that help you track deadlines effectively while ensuring all tasks are handled in a timely manner.

Emphasize the importance of clear communication when it comes to collaborating with HR, Finance, and your team members. Provide an example of how effective communication helped resolve a payroll issue or facilitated a successful project.

Describe any relevant experiences you have had handling global payroll or expatriate compliance in your past roles. Discuss the particular challenges you faced and how your solutions benefited the organization.

Focus on the methods you utilize for maintaining data integrity, including data checking procedures, cross-verification techniques with other departments, and your understanding of how accuracy directly impacts payroll outcomes.

List the software tools you have used in payroll processing (like Workday, ERP systems), discuss your comfort level with each, and provide examples of how these tools have improved your daily workflows.

Mention any prior roles where you were directly involved in tax-related payroll tasks, such as preparing and filing tax returns. Talk about the tax knowledge you possess and your familiarity with various tax regulations.

Articulate your enthusiasm for Axon’s mission of protecting life and how that aligns with your values. Highlight specific aspects of Axon’s culture or values that resonate with you and explain how your skills would contribute toward achieving Axon's goals.