Databricks: Senior Payroll Accountant — Bengaluru, India

About Databricks

Databricks develops a platform for data, analytics and AI. Its employer material describes bringing related capabilities together so organisations can build and scale applications, analytics and agents using their information. The advertised platform portfolio includes data-engineering, lakehouse, governance and AI-related products. Its business connects the infrastructure used to manage data with the tools used to derive insights or create applications, rather than treating those activities as entirely separate technology projects.

The position and its setting

Databricks lists Senior Payroll Accountant in Bengaluru, India, under reference 8604591002. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Finance
• Employer listing date: 1 July 2026

Responsibilities and work described

• We're building a finance function that stays ahead of the curve — leveraging AI, automation, and modern tooling to operate at the pace Databricks demands
• The Senior Payroll Accountant plays a critical role in executing the day-to-day and month-end accounting tasks associated with Databricks' global payroll
• As part of the Global Accounting organization and reporting directly to the Payroll Accounting Manager based in India, you will tackle complex reconciliations, execute detailed variance analysis, and drive process improvements
• The ideal candidate is a highly analytical self-starter with a keen eye for detail who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Preparation: and record comprehensive payroll journal entries, including salaries, bonuses, commissions, stock-based compensation, benefits, and multi-state/international taxes
• Preparation: accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, proactively identifying and resolving any variances or discrepancies within the close period
• Execution: monthly payroll flux analysis, identifying and investigating drivers behind significant period-over-period movements
• Preparation: payroll accounting for equity compensation programs such as RSUs, stock options, and ESPP, ensuring accurate recording, tax withholding treatment, and reconciliation between equity, payroll, and the general ledger
• Execute payroll accounting across global entities, with exposure to high-complexity jurisdictions, including Netherlands, Brazil, France, Germany, and India, ensuring accurate accounting treatment and local compliance
• Partner closely with the Payroll Operations team to research and resolve discrepancies between the payroll register and the general ledger
• Support: annual local statutory audits, consolidated external audits, and internal SOX requests; help maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures (SOPs)
• Partner with the Manager and cross-functional teams (Legal, External Advisors) to set up accounting processes and systems for new international subsidiaries and locations
• Leadership: testing and implementation of updates to cloud-based payroll and accounting systems; perform ad hoc financial analysis and drive process improvement projects to increase efficiency
• Support: AI and automation initiatives across payroll accounting, including reconciliation tooling, variance detection, and process improvements that reduce manual work

Essential requirements and candidate background

• BA, BS Degree with a focus in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
• 6-8 years of general accounting experience, ; minimum 4+ years dedicated specifically to payroll accounting
• Experience supporting annual statutory audits and the partnership skills necessary to collaborate effectively with local and remote teams across various time zones
• Experience: cloud-based accounting systems and a working knowledge of US GAAP
• Hands-on experience or interest in driving automation and AI adoption in payroll or accounting operations
• Experience partnering with local accounting teams to file statutory accounts and the flexibility to support remote teams across different geographic areas, including with US-based accounting teams

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA equivalent certification is strongly preferred
• Experience: equity compensation accounting (RSUs, stock options, ESPP) is a plus
• Exposure: global payroll jurisdictions, particularly high-complexity countries such as Netherlands, Brazil, France, Germany, and India, is a plus

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Advertised location: Bengaluru, India

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees
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Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Databricks

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Practical preparation: Excel

Excel examples should identify the task, the data and the checks used to avoid an incorrect result. Explain whether you built a reporting workbook, reconciled records, automated a process or maintained an existing model.

Relevant skills

• AI/ML
• GAAP
• CPA
• Excel
• AI
• process improvement
• audit
• accounting
• taxation
• compliance
• payroll