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Accounting Specialist- Comp Accounting Position

Dallas, TX 75201

Category: Other Area(s) Job Number: 41473 Location Requirements: Hybrid

Job Description

It will be fully onsite until after they complete training and then will be hybrid in Downtown Dallas 3x per week.
The focus would mainly be on someone with GL Accounting Experience.

Seeking an Accounting Specialist to assist with the overall company’s compensation accounting operations and policies by supporting payroll, employee benefit, workers compensation, retirement, short- and long-term compensation, health and welfare, medical, and other compensation accounting, ensuring operational and financial controls, consistency, best practices and cost control. 

Job Duties
 
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities: (functions considered essential as defined by ADA)   
  • Records accounting entries related to all aspects of payroll – benefits, workers compensation, retirement, short and long-term compensation, health and welfare, medical and other compensation accounting.
  • Maintains account reconciliations
  • Tracks shares and units outstanding on a regular basis to include, but not limited to, reconciling to the transfer agent and tracking of shares available under the compensation program
  • Assists with compensation billings and collections, payables and related invoice processing, ledgers, payroll and employee benefit accounting and legacy compensation accounting
  • Ensures compliance with the Company’s Accounting Policies and Procedures for compensation accounting issues to ensure Controller’s department is in compliance with GAAP and other relevant government controls, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Answers questions from compensation related departments, award recipients, and employees regarding a variety of compensation accounting related questions such as grant terms, vesting, bonus, payroll, etc.
  • Monitors payroll activities related to budgeting
 
  • Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.
Experience
A minimum of 5- 7 years of progressive experience in general accounting.
 
Preferred Experience
Five years of industry experience is preferred.
Education Level
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related
Required Skills
Proficient with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, etc).; strong interpersonal skills with the  ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication; analytical, problem solving and decision making skills; and detail oriented. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with accounting software. A broad and deep understanding of accounting practices and procedures.  Ability to handle confidential information including Protected Health Information (PHI) and all compliance issues in relation to HIPAA regulations.
 
Preferred Skills
Experience in SAP
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility
None
Work Conditions
Office based. Subject to all varying road and weather conditions.
Physical Requirements
Job conditions require standing, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movement, reaching or grasping, the ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential, and valid State driver’s license and proof of insurance. Job conditions may require standing, walking, lifting and/or carrying up to 10lbs, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs, climbing up to 3 ft.
 

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