Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Location: USA - Scottsdale
Reports To: Manager, Global Payroll and People Accounting
Business Title: Payroll Accounting & Mobility Clerk
Our mission is to protect life:
We’re out to make the world a safer place by solving big problems and taking on the public safety challenges of our time. From our company's inception building the TASER to a full suite of hardware and software solutions, we are focused on providing police agencies with state-of-the-art devices and services they need to successfully serve and protect us. In the next few years, we're going to eliminate the burden of paperwork in policing, so officers can increase the time they spend building relationships and serving in their communities. We’ll put video at the heart of police records so our justice system can get to the truth faster. And we won't stop innovating until the bullet is rendered obsolete.
It’s a big mission, but it’s one we’ll pursue relentlessly every single day.
Your Impact:
In this diverse, task focused position, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly driven team of payroll professionals to ensure stellar results for Domestic and International payroll processing as Axon drives forward toward global impact. In this role, you will be critical to maintaining financial accuracy, data integrity, and many other facets to the success of Axon. The payroll team is formed by professionals with a continuous improvement mindset, where you will be given space to contribute experience and ideas toward improving processes. In addition to the impact, you will have on the team and company, you will also have the opportunity to expand your personal and professional knowledge by taking on a variety of responsibilities while working with highly intelligent accounting professionals.
What You'll Do:
- General Ledger & Financial Reporting
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including journal entries and variance analysis.
- Compliance, Audit & Tax Support
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with tax filings (sales tax, VAT, corporate income tax) and provide audit support.
- Global Mobility & Expatriate Support
- Oversee global traveler and expatriate programs, ensuring tax and labor law compliance.
- Coordinate expatriate tax consultations, reporting, and payments with Ernst & Young.
- Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Identify inefficiencies in accounting and mobility processes, recommending automation and enhancements.
- Work with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to align policies and streamline global compliance.
- Other Responsibilities
- Review and process mobility-related expenses in Expensify and Amex.
- Monitor global compliance changes and ensure timely adjustments.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, with expertise in payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance.
- 1+ years of experience in payroll, accounting, or mobility; preferred 2+ years processing domestic and international payrolls.
- Proficient in Workday, Microsoft 365, ERP systems, and advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
- Strong analytical skills, data reporting, and ability to integrate metrics into HR and payroll functions.
- Experience in high-tech, SaaS, startups, or complex growth environments, with knowledge of global payroll and compliance.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and confidentiality skills, managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills using tools like SharePoint, Slack, and Quip.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
| The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay and bonus. The starting base pay for this role is between USD $54,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD $60,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits. |
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
