Accounting Specialist

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

This is your opportunity to help share the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminum, revolutionizing the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.

About the role:

The Accounting Specialist will be the designated payroll administrator for the location while also performing various accounting duties including reconciliations, journal entries and reporting.  This position will report to the Finance Controller, but will also have a dotted line to Human Resources. 

Payroll:

• Act as the main payroll contact for the location
• Responsible for the timely preparation and processing of weekly, biweekly and monthly payroll for approximately 450 employees; review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets following specific pay rules
• Coordinate efforts between payroll, human resources, finance and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data (including preparation/distribution of detailed reports, e.g. labor, work, overtime, leave balances, etc.)
• Maintenance of Kronos time and attendance system as needed
• Collect and analyze trends and metrics
• Assist with data entry and audits
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for processes including ensuring compliance with applicable government regulations and timeliness as well as accuracy of required reporting

Accounting:

• Post monthly journal entries
• Assist Financial Analysts with various tasks including monthly closing support and reporting
• Perform monthly account reconciliations
• Approve freight payments
• Assist with data entry and prepare various internal reports as needed

What you can bring to this role:

• 3+ years of experience in payroll and administrative functions, workforce support and customer service
• Associates degree in Accounting preferred but not required.
• Advanced analytical and MS Excel skills.
• Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs, and stock-based compensation awards (3-year vesting schedule)
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan
• Holiday Pay: 10 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.
• 8 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours
• Alcoa has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek

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Base salary: $66,500 - $91,500 USD annually

Total rewards packages listed, including base salary and bonus eligibility, applies to US based applicants only. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on a range of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies in conjunction with multiple components of the Employee Total Rewards Package. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.

About the Location

Our Massena facility in New York State, established in 1902, is home to the longest continuously operating smelter in the world. Located on the St. Lawrence River, Massena, NY is the center for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing success in St. Lawrence County. Massena’s caring sense of community, affordable cost of living, and extremely low-cost locally supplied energy, coupled with four public and private universities nearby, make Massena a great place to call home. And within a two hour drive (or less) are cosmopolitan and historic Montreal and Ottawa, Canada to the north, and to the south are the tall, beautiful views of Adirondacks and within it is Lake Placid The Olympic Village.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.   

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.  

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.  

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.