Sr Payroll Accounting Analyst

Job Requisition ID #

26WD101249

Position Overview:

The Accounting Operations team is seeking a Senior Payroll Accounting Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate understands payroll operations and has corporate and/or public accounting experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to produce high quality work in a high-energy team environment. The position will report to the Payroll Accounting Senior Manager.

Responsibilities:

• •Play an integral part in the worldwide close process to support the consolidated financial statements
• •Responsible for accurate and timely posting of global payroll accounting entries including stock related journals and hypo tax accounting
• •Responsible for quarterly accruals - salary, vacation, social benefits, pensions, and other payroll costs
• •Perform Balance Sheet accounts reconciliations
• •Prepare flux analyses, reconciliations, and schedules for management and external auditors as appropriate
• •Liaise with internal and external auditors on SOX audit, statutory audit, and US GAAP audits
• •Work closely with business partners and accounting teams worldwide to understand changes in the business and statutory requirements which impact the financial statements
• •Analyze technical accounting issues and provide guidance to the Finance community, as required
• •Identify opportunities for process improvements to optimize the financial close process. These projects include automation, information systems improvements as well as creating efficiencies with manual processes
• •Additional ad hoc and special projects as required
• •Analytical advisor role that requires understanding of the theories and concepts of a discipline and the ability to apply best practices.
• •A common career stabilization point (AKA the “full-contributor” level) for Professional roles.
• •Require knowledge and experience such that the incumbent can understand the full range of relevant principles, practices, and practical applications within their discipline.
• •Solve complex problems of diverse scope by taking a new perspective on existing solutions and applying knowledge of best practices in practical situations.
• •Use data analysis, judgment, and interpretation to select the right course of action.
• •Apply creativity in recommending variations in approach.
• •Connect the dots” of assignments to the bigger picture.
• •May lead projects or key elements within a broader project.
• •May also have accountability for leading and improving on-going processes.
• •Build effective relationships with more senior practitioners and peers, and build a network of external peers.
• •Work independently, with close guidance given at critical points.
• •May begin to act as a mentor or resource for colleagues with less experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• •5+ years of related experience (minimum 2 years of public accounting experience a plus)
• •Working knowledge of SAP is preferred
• •Experience with Blackline a plus
• •Experience in multi-national public companies is preferred (experience in software industry a plus)
• •Able to demonstrate a solid understanding of relevant accounting principles under US GAAP
• •Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to a non-technical audience
• •Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvement and growth
• •Strong excel skills and ability to analyze data
• •Ability to work well in a team and as an individual contributor
• •Ability to prioritize workload, perform in a fast-paced global environment and work overtime during peak times such as quarter-end
• •BA in Accounting or Finance with proven academic excellence
• •CPA or requirements met for certification is preferred

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