Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Benefits & Compensation Accounting

We are partnering with a large multinational company to identify a Senior Accountant for a specialized contract assignment supporting benefits and compensation accounting. This role is mostly on‑site and slated to run for approximately 6 months. This is not a traditional general‑ledger role. The position will support complex accounting related to stock‑based compensation, equity awards, international pension plans and employee benefit programs.

The work is highly analytical, Excel‑intensive and performed in a fast‑paced corporate environment.

Support accounting for equity grants, RSUs, PSUs and related stock‑compensation expense. Maintain and review detailed models tied to vesting schedules, forfeitures and company performance metrics. Update PSU calculations using measures such as sales growth and EPS. Reconcile equity and benefits activity from third‑party administrators to payroll, HR records and the general ledger. Review international pension information and assist with US GAAP reporting.

Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, roll‑forwards and quarter‑end support. Investigate discrepancies across multiple systems and data sources. Maintain large Excel workbooks containing detailed calculations, assumptions and allocations. Support financial reporting, audit requests and process documentation. Work cross‑functionally with Accounting, Finance, HR, Payroll, Compensation and external administrators.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Four or more years of relevant accounting experience. Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large, calculation‑heavy workbooks. Strong journal‑entry, reconciliation and analytical accounting experience. Ability to review formulas, trace source data and determine whether results are reasonable. Strong critical‑thinking, problem‑solving and organizational skills. Ability to learn specialized accounting processes quickly. Comfort working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Public‑company or multinational‑company experience is strongly preferred. Experience with stock compensation, equity accounting, pensions, benefits accounting is highly preferred but not required. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong senior accountant who enjoys detailed analytical work, complex Excel models and specialized accounting processes.