Accountant

Accountant at HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm Accountant at HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm in Jeffersonville, Indiana Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Position Overview We are seeking an Accountant to support a global intercompany accounting team with a primary focus on compensation-related accounting activities. This role will be responsible for accounting and reconciliation processes related to mobility payroll, tax equalization (TEQ), expatriate compensation, stock-based compensation, and intercompany transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, experience with compensation or payroll accounting, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare and record journal entries related to compensation accounting, payroll accounting, stock-based compensation, mobility payroll, and tax equalization (TEQ). Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness. Support global intercompany accounting activities and billing processes across multiple legal entities. Partner closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external providers to resolve accounting and compensation-related issues. Assist with cash settlement and foreign exchange (FX) accounting activities. Review and analyze large volumes of financial and payroll data to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting. Support quarter-end close activities and related accounting deliverables. Manage high volumes of emails, requests, and stakeholder communications while maintaining accuracy and timeliness. Maintain supporting documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. CPA designation preferred but not required. 3-5 years of accounting experience.

Strong experience with:

Compensation accounting Payroll accounting Journal entries Account reconciliations Month-end and quarter-end close activities Ability to effectively partner with HR, Payroll, Accounting, and cross-functional teams. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience working with large data sets and high-volume transaction environments. Self-starter with the ability to quickly learn new processes and work independently. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Tax Equalization (TEQ), tax gross-up calculations, or expatriate compensation accounting. Exposure to global mobility payroll programs. Experience accounting for stock-based compensation. Global accounting experience supporting international markets (UK, India, APAC, etc.). Experience in large multinational organizations. Familiarity with intercompany accounting processes. Experience with foreign exchange (FX) accounting and cash settlements. Experience using JD Edwards (JDE), Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), and advanced Excel. Top 5 Must-Haves Compensation and/or payroll accounting experience. Strong journal entry and account reconciliation experience. Ability to coordinate effectively with HR, Payroll, and Accounting teams. Strong organizational skills with experience managing high-volume workloads. Self-starter who can quickly learn complex accounting processes and work independently. Nice-to-Have Skills Tax Equalization (TEQ) Expatriate/global mobility accounting Stock-based compensation accounting Intercompany accounting JD Edwards (JDE) Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) CPA