- Ensure complete, accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes for compensation (Various short term and long term award plan) , benefits and equity plan accounting.
- Prepare and record monthly journal entries and adjusting entries, as needed
- Prepare pre-close month over month variance analysis and explanations
- Work independently to monitor, maintain, and reconcile complex general ledger accounts; liaise with cross functional team to research and resolve reconciliation exceptions
- Participate in special projects and ad hoc reporting
- Cross train on various accounting functions within the team
- Participate in completing and reviewing internal and external audit requirements
- Integrate recent unit/award issuance; forfeiture, termination into accounting processes and workpapers, as required
- Assist with researching related technical accounting or reporting issues and provide timely, accurate and well documented guidance to ensure proper accounting treatment
- Maintain compliance with GAAP or regulatory accounting and reporting requirements
- Monitor and maintain written documentation of policies, procedures,
processes, and controls within Compensation and benefit areas
- Become thoroughly familiar with assigned general ledger accounts, compensation and benefit programs, business segments and applicable technical accounting areas
Required Skills:
- B.Com/M.com and MBA Finance
- CA/CPA is a preferred
- 7+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role
- Experience in accounting and/or audit procedures
- Experience with financial accounting systems
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven ability to work as an effective team player and ability to collaborate
- Demonstrated strength in analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and achieve targeted outcomes
- A commitment to a culture of excellence and client service
- A sense of urgency, results orientation and thoughtful execution skills
- Highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and positive work ethic
- Ability to take direction and work independently