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Korn Ferry · 1 day ago

Sr. Accountant (payroll and compensation analytics)

Smyrna, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

Korn Ferry is a global leader in identity verification and fraud prevention technology. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accountant – Payroll to manage the payroll process, oversee compensation-related accounting functions, and support month-end reporting and compliance activities.

Management Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Michael Locandro

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end payroll process for employees in the USA and Mexico, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and reporting requirements

Act as the payroll subject matter expert within the finance organization

Oversee day-to-day operations of sales compensation plans, including commission calculations and validation of compensation data

Administer incentive compensation programs and ensure accurate, timely payouts

Analyze compensation data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement to support business goals

Execute month-end accounting close activities related to payroll and sales compensation

Prepare and record journal entries associated with payroll and commission expense

Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis

Generate payroll, compensation, and related financial reports for internal stakeholders and external audits

Partner with HR, Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, and Finance teams to resolve payroll and compensation-related inquiries

Provide support for audit requests and compliance documentation

Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements related to payroll and compensation

Qualification

Payroll managementCompensation analysisAccounting experienceExcel proficiencyERP systemsAnalytical skillsMulti-taskingCPA certificationSalesforce experienceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)

5+ years of accounting experience across public and private companies

Strong understanding of payroll practices, compensation structures, and related accounting

High proficiency with Excel (including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis)

Experience with compensation management tools, Salesforce, and ERP systems

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

CPA or working toward certification

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or other enterprise accounting systems

Experience supporting international payroll or multi-jurisdiction payroll environments

Company

Korn Ferry

Glassdoor3.5

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance.

Founded in 1969

Los Angeles, CA, US

10001+ employees

http://www.kornferry.com

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