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Axalta · 2 hours ago

Payroll & Accounting Manager, North America

Greater Philadelphia

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Axalta is a leader in the coatings industry, focused on innovative solutions that protect customers' products. The Payroll & Accounting Manager will oversee payroll accounting and financial reporting for the North American region, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate standards.

IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSustainability

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of compensation and other personnel data used in all employee related responsibilities

Responsible for coordination and oversight for all payroll and benefit related accounting, including accurate and timely payroll accounting, pension reporting, various bonus plans, retention and severance, as well as intercompany transactions. This position will oversee one to three accountants who manage the US and Canadian payrolls, and any associated cash postings, intercompany arrangements, and reconciliations thereon

Review monthly reconciliations for payroll and benefit accrual accounts

Understand and review ADP payroll accounting HR application

Coordinate with Human Resource Payroll function

Coordinate and manage monthly reviews with businesses and functions over the North America and Corporate cost centers and make necessary month-end entries to ensure material accuracy

Support internal control environment to satisfy external and internal requirements specific to financial analysis, special projects and financial standards/policy updates as requested

Responsible for reviewing Balance Sheet and Income Statement and provide accounting guidance

Qualification

CPATechnical accountingADPFinancial StatementsExcelERP systemsConsolidation accountingSEC reportingAnalytical skillsProject managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other related area

Strong technical accounting experience, including experience with the coordination of multi-location reporting, segment reporting, foreign exchange translation, and accounting for income taxes and pensions an added plus

Strong understanding of Financial Statements and SEC reporting

Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines

Experience with process/controls documentation required

Experience coaching direct reports

Ability to work independently and interact with coworkers, senior management, auditors, etc

Ability to adjust to changing priorities

Strong project management skills

Strong analytical and documentation skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred

CPA preferred

At least 5 years of experience with 2 years in corporate accounting experience preferred

Experience in consolidation accounting or external reporting preferred

Excellent ADP, Excel and ERP system skills, such as SAP (preferred), Oracle, etc

Company

Axalta

Glassdoor3.2

Axalta provides performance coatings for a wide range of industrial applications; light vehicle and commercial vehicle coatings for original equipment manufacturers; and refinish surface preparation and coating systems for body shops globally.

Founded in 1866

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees