Corporate Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Candidates with international accounting exposure, foreign currency transaction experience, or a background in payroll accounting and payroll reconciliation leadership.Review, prepare, and approve complex journal entries to ensure accurate and timely general ledger reporting.Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, including international intercompany accounts and foreign currency transactions, and investigate and resolve discrepancies.Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to five accounting professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Manage the reconciliation of payroll taxes, employee benefits, self-funded health plans, and other related liability accounts.Analyze account variances, identify underlying causes, and recommend or implement appropriate accounting adjustments.Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving employee garnishments, 401(k) contributions, SERP plans, and other payroll-related accounts.Monitor payroll bank accounts and ensure all related accounting entries are accurate, complete, and recorded within established deadlines.Collaborate with payroll operations, compliance, and benefits teams to research and resolve reconciliation issues.Support the monthly intercompany billing process and shared services accounting activities.Review corporate overhead reporting and investigate actual results against budget, highlighting significant fluctuations.Oversee account research, transaction verification, and reconciliation activities to maintain the integrity of financial records.Coordinate and support monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met.Partner with the development team to support the accounting setup and financial integration of new acquisition projects.Work cross-functionally with internal departments to obtain financial information, resolve issues, and support business needs.Coordinate audit requests and provide documentation and support to internal and external auditors.Ensure accounting activities comply with company policies, internal controls, U.S. GAAP, FASB guidance, and applicable financial reporting standards.Maintain and update departmental accounting procedures, checklists, and process documentation.Promote ethical business practices, professionalism, and positive working relationships with employees, management, and external stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.A master’s degree in Accounting or a related field and/or CPA certification is preferred.At least seven years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or team leadership responsibilities.Strong understanding of the full payroll accounting cycle, including payroll-related liabilities and reconciliations.Proven experience reviewing journal entries, intercompany transactions, balance sheet reconciliations, and profit and loss (P&L) reporting.Experience managing month-end and year-end close activities and supporting financial audits.Working knowledge of Workday Financials, particularly general ledger functions, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial close processes.Experience with multi-currency accounting, foreign exchange transactions, and international intercompany activity is highly desirable.Solid understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control requirements.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. xzbcwsv Experience with major accounting systems and financial reporting software.