As a Staff Accountant, manage compensation accounting, including commission calculations, journal entries, account reconciliation, and process improvement.
Who We Are
ghSMART is a leadership advisory firm dedicated to creating value for CEOs, boards, and investors. We partner with our clients to solve their most critical business decisions, becoming their trusted advisor on their most important people and talent priorities. As the first call for some of the world's most influential executives, we offer a data driven perspective on their leadership and talent strategy. Our team is made up of over 175 extraordinary individuals who become trusted advisors to these leaders, helping amplify their positive impact on the world. We advise on the art and science of building winning leadership teams, doing meaningful work every day. We hire the very best talent, and our team has the freedom to work where they choose.
What You’ll Do
We are currently seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team focusing on compensation. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of compensation accounting, which includes commission calculations, ensuring timely and accurate payments, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. You'll play a key role in supporting the financial integrity of our organization while contributing to the efficiency and success of our finance operations.
Responsibilities
- Calculate and track commissions, bonuses, and 401K contributions, ensuring timely submission to Payroll and reporting to recipients.
- Prepare journal entries to record all payroll activity, commissions, and bonus accruals for all of our operations world-wide.
- Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts to payroll reports and insurance invoices.
- Prepare and/or maintain various analyses related to compensation data, as requested by the Controller or other stakeholders.
- Provide training on commission processes and answer questions regarding commission calculations.
- Provide appropriate and accurate documentation and support as requested by auditors, tax authorities, and other service providers on a timely basis.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.
You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is a plus
- 4+ years of relevant experience as a compensation focused accountant
- Proficiency in Excel, BI 360, MS Dynamics GP; familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and project management capabilities
Why join ghSMART?
Opportunity to become the best. Our clients are the best of the best, so we have to be too. You’ll learn and grow as part of a team of exceptional people, working in an environment of generosity and gratitude.
Freedom to choose. Our firm is different, you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to chart your own career path within a firm full of opportunities. Plus, there is zero commute time – our team all work from their home offices.
Do meaningful work. Our clients are leading world impact, and you will influence that daily.
Have your voice and talents recognized. We are a flat organization that values proactivity and ability over bureaucracy and tenure. All our decisions and actions are guided by our Values and Credo - to help leaders amplify their positive impact on the world.
Compensation
Certain US jurisdictions require ghSMART to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. We are built on a culture of freedom and flexibility, we operate fully remotely, and our team members balance deeply energizing, high intensity work, with flexible schedules to support life outside of work. Our compensation model reflects these values. Compensation for this role in the United States includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution, and a comprehensive benefits package. You should reasonably expect a base salary of $82,000 - $85,000. In addition, we offer an annual discretionary performance bonus.
We are ranked #1 or #2 in 10 Consulting categories by Vault. See what others think about working at ghSMART on Glassdoor.
Please be advised that all emails will originate from the @ghsmart.com domain; any other domains are fraudulent, should be ignored, and deleted.
ghSMART is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace across all of our global locations. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Our global policies and practices are designed to support an environment of respect and equity for all.
Top Skills
Bi 360
Excel
Ms Dynamics Gp
Salesforce
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