Deloitte US

Senior, Accounting and Financial Reporting – DLLP Payroll Accounting

Position Summary:

Deloitte LLP (“DLLP”) is the parent company of the function specific subsidiaries and includes accounting transactions (i.e. debt, pension, etc.) that occur at the parent level on behalf of the US firms.

Recruiting for this role ends on 25th October,2024

Work you’ll do

The primary area of focus for this position is payroll-related accounting including, pension and employer sponsored compensation plans, payroll taxes, and fringe benefits. Additional work includes payroll-related general ledger reconciliations and subsequent analysis, as well as related day-to-day activities. This person will also assist and contribute to various department projects and process improvements.

• Develop intricate knowledge of payroll-related accounts and processes including how the payroll system works and interfaces with the general ledger.
• Collaborate with involved teams to identify opportunities to streamline and improve posting processes and accuracy.
• Work with actuaries to accurately record and account for pension liabilities.
• Prepare, review, reconcile, and analyze a diverse group of balance sheet reconciliations related to payroll, payroll taxes, employee benefits, employee notes & loans, and escheated property.
• Ensure ledger balances in these accounts are stated accurately and work closely with involved teams to discuss issues, processes, and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Perform period-end and year-end close processes, including preparation and submission of recurring journal entries.
• Assist with training and knowledge sharing as needed between the payroll, payroll processing and finance teams.
• Support on-going transformation efforts to optimize accounting activities performed, which requires significant collaboration with the Finance Transformation team.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, demonstrating a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A strong accounting background.
• An operational and transformative mindset combined with strategic thinking, flexibility and executive presence are critical qualifications for this role.
• Hold themself accountable for ensuring results are achieved on time; take action beyond formal job responsibility and set high expectations for their self.
• Ability to analyze data to ensure the quality and accuracy of that data and present it in ways that are insightful to leadership.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written) are crucial as the position involves the ability to satisfy and influence various stakeholders, including senior management.
• Must be able to operate effectively within Deloitte’s culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiastic, self-starter who is highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to manage competing priorities and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• A process-improvement mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and identify improvements.
• Strong critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to follow a transaction from beginning to end through various systems and reports.

The team

The Payroll Accounting team within Deloitte’s Controllership function supports a broad range of accounting topics and issues. The team is primarily responsible for the US Firms accounting of payroll-related activities, including compensation, payroll taxes, fringe benefits, and employer sponsored pension plans. This includes reviewing and analyzing payroll transactions to ensure timely, accurate, and complete information is available and insightful.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline required and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Accounting experience necessary for applying proper accounting treatment to all transactions and for maintaining and reconciling various ledger and subledger accounts.
• Intermediate to advance experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Access
• Ability to work with virtual teams and across geographic and cultural boundaries is required.
• Ability to travel 0-10 %, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Limited sponsorship may be available.

Preferred

• Background in payroll, payroll taxes, pension accounting.
• Experience with SAP accounting software and Blackline.
• Spreadsheet and database skills will be used heavily. The candidate will have intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including v-lookups, pivot tables, and macros.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $72,900-$134,300.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

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