International Payroll & Accounting Specialist

International Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Company: Meera.ai

Location: Remote (Flexible Shift)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Reports To: Controller

Compensation: ₹12,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 per annum

(Compensation is flexible for exceptional candidates.)

About Meera.ai

Meera.ai is an AI-powered conversational engagement platform that helps businesses automate and scale customer interactions through intelligent messaging. Our platform leverages advanced artificial intelligence and large language models to engage, qualify, and convert leads in real time across channels such as SMS and web chat.

Trusted by enterprises and high-growth organizations, Meera.ai enables companies to deliver highly personalized customer experiences while managing large volumes of conversations with accuracy, reliability, and compliance. We are building the next generation of AI-driven customer engagement infrastructure, combining cutting-edge AI with scalable cloud architecture to transform how businesses interact with their customers globally.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented International Payroll & Accounting Specialist to manage global payroll operations and core accounting processes across the United States, Canada, and India.

This role sits at the intersection of international payroll compliance, multi-entity accounting, and financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in cross-border payroll regulations, statutory compliance, and multi-currency accounting, while helping establish scalable financial processes for a rapidly growing global SaaS company.

You will work closely with leadership to ensure accurate payroll execution, regulatory compliance, and efficient financial operations across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

Global Payroll & Statutory Compliance

Own and manage end-to-end payroll operations across multiple international jurisdictions while ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.

United States: Process semi-monthly payroll including federal, state, and local tax deductions
- Ensure accurate payroll tax reporting and remittances to the IRS and relevant state agencies
- Maintain compliance with federal and state payroll regulations

Canada: Manage payroll in accordance with CRA requirements
- Handle payroll deductions including CPP, EI, and income tax
- Ensure accurate reporting and issuance of T4 slips and RL-1 forms (Quebec where applicable)

India: Process monthly payroll including Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), Professional Tax (PT), and statutory deductions
- Manage TDS compliance and quarterly filing of Form 24Q
- Ensure compliance with all payroll-related statutory obligations

Tax Remittance & Compliance
- Ensure timely remittance of payroll taxes to IRS, CRA, and the Indian Income Tax Department
- Maintain complete payroll documentation and compliance-ready records
- Coordinate with external payroll providers, tax advisors, and auditors when required

Full-Cycle Accounting (AP & AR)

Manage the end-to-end accounting cycle supporting global financial operations.

Accounts Payable
- Manage vendor onboarding, invoice validation, and payment processing
- Handle both domestic and international vendor payments
- Maintain vendor reconciliations and aging reports

Accounts Receivable
- Generate and manage customer invoices
- Monitor collections and manage receivables
- Apply payments and resolve billing discrepancies
- Perform credit checks and maintain accurate AR records

Financial Reconciliation
- Perform monthly bank, credit card, and multi-currency reconciliations
- Manage accounts across USD, CAD, and INR
- Assist in month-end and year-end financial close processes

Financial Systems & Automation
- Manage and optimize accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online Advanced, Zoho, or equivalent platforms
- Implement automation tools and AI solutions to improve financial workflows
- Support financial reporting and operational dashboards
- Ensure accurate financial data management and reporting consistency
Required Qualifications
Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) OR Master’s Degree in Finance -  Mandatory

Experience

3–5+ years of experience in international payroll and accounting operations

Experience managing multi-country payroll and tax compliance

Exposure to cross-border financial operations and global SaaS environments preferred

Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of:

United States
- Federal and state payroll taxes
- Payroll reporting and compliance
Canada
- CRA payroll deductions
- Regulation 102 (for non-resident employers)
India
- Income Tax Act provisions related to salary and employee benefits
- PF, ESI, Benefits PT compliance
- TDS and statutory filings
Tools
- Accounting platforms (QuickBooks, Zoho,Justworks)
- Payroll systems and financial reconciliation tools
- Experience using automation or AI tools in finance workflows is a plus

What Makes You Successful in This Role

Strong understanding of international payroll compliance

High attention to detail and financial accuracy

Ability to manage multi-country financial operations independently

Strong integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial data

Ability to collaborate across distributed global teams and time zones

Why Join Meera.ai

Joining Meera.ai means helping build a global AI company from the ground up.

You will gain exposure to:

Global SaaS financial operations

International payroll compliance

Enterprise AI products

Automation-driven financial workflows

Rapidly scaling startup environments

You will work closely with leadership and play a key role in building the financial foundation of a fast-growing global technology company.

Work Environment

We are an early-stage, high-growth startup, which means:

High ownership and accountability

Fast decision-making

Meaningful individual impact

We operate with:

Flexibility
You manage your schedule in a way that supports your best work.

Transparency
Open communication across teams and leadership.

Access to Leadership
Direct collaboration with founders and company leadership.

Our Values

At Meera.ai we believe in:

Curiosity
Continuously exploring new ideas and innovations.

Trust
Building relationships through transparency and accountability.

Empathy
Designing technology that respects human conversations and experiences.

Ready to Take the Challenge?

If this sounds like a place where you can do your best work-and you’re ready to help build something extraordinary-don’t wait. Write to us, the above email HR team will connect with you to explore next steps.