Job Description

Primary Purpose of the Position:

This position is responsible for the recording, accounting, and analysis of accounting matters, including  stock compensation, payroll, and other compensation and benefit programs, consolidations work and technical accounting topics within the corporate ledger. This position provides analytical support to management in connection with the corporate ledger as well as global consolidations.  Job includes some project work as well as FASB research as needed.  Operates in a SOX regulated environment by performing detailed reviews and helps to ensure that the corporate ledger, and consolidated results are free from material misstatements.

Essential Responsible Areas:

Responsible for the completion of key functions as part of the month end closing process, including the preparation and input of journal entries.  Records transactions for the various ledgers including stock, compensations and benefits, as well as intercompany transactions.
Understands payroll process, ADP system, and leads the continuous payroll process improvements.
Understands and executes against key SOX control activities over the financial close process.
Prepares and analyses the activity for accounting records related to various stock programs for employees and non-employee directors and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and variance incentive plans, including EVA bonus plan, long term cash incentive plan, deferred compensation plans, and the COLI/TOLI plans. 
Participates in the accurate and timely preparation of benefits related footnote disclosure for  10-K & 10-Qs, support statutory reporting footnote disclosure requirement.
Prepares reconciliations of general ledger accounts, research/resolve discrepancies of the accounts, including: equity accounts, payroll withholding accounts, and other related accounts.
Performs other accounting duties and ad hoc projects.
Familiar with JDEdwards, SAP, Hyperion, ADP, and Shareworks is a plus; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Smartview Function.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company.  Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.

Position Requirement & Competencies:

Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college level education or work-related experience
Job related experience for 3-5 year(s) minimum
Certifications/Licenses/Other:: Chartered Accountant or CPA preferred
Experience in public accounting preferred
Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles, financial concepts, and conditions in the accounting, analysis, and projection of financial information concerning corporate accounting and compensation and benefits topics.

??Skilled at analytical and problem-solving techniques to troubleshoot problems independently
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with personnel at all levels of the organization.
Generally accepted accounting principles as related to the essential functions of this position
Integrated financial and ERP systems