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SalaryDirector of Accounting - Remote
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At Paycor, ambition meets opportunity
Paycor's HR software is purpose-built for leaders and modernizes people management. We help our customers build winning teams and great places to work. Paycor’s culture is the key driver of our success. Every day, our associates find new ways to add value and progress toward audacious goals. We celebrate wins and share the wealth with a high performance-centric culture that empowers talented people to try new roles, innovate and experiment, and follow their passions.
How you'll add value
The Director of Accounting is responsible for leading, organizing and directing the Accounting team in recording and reporting financial data for the use in internal and external reporting. The Director of Accounting is responsible for the development and implementation of Accounting policies to ensure that financial statements are in adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). This involves overseeing the daily accounting operations, monthly general ledger reconciliations, identifying and implementing process improvements, maintaining general ledger, ensuring accuracy and managing accounting activity. The Director of Accounting develops departmental strategies and goals and also supervises, motivates and develops the Accounting staff and functions as a hands-on leader in a fast paced, client focused environment.
Duties and Cor Responsibilities
- Responsible for oversight of daily accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statement close process, general ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.
- Manage all aspects of the general ledger, including lead the Board of Reviews Committee.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the business, including FP&A to obtain information required for accurate and timely financial statement close processes.
- Partner with Financial Reporting to research, assess, and implement new accounting standards as required and prepare technical memorandums documenting accounting conclusions.
- Review reconciliations, analysis, reporting and financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Establish, document and maintain accounting policies and practices to ensure accurate and reliable data.
- Collaborate with the IT Financial Systems team to manage the implementation of Accounting-related systems, ensure financial systems operate as required, and participate in design and validation of changes to assure accounting and financial requirements are met.
- Direct the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Company’s Sarbanes Oxley internal control compliance efforts, including implementing new internal controls as necessary and supporting internal control testing by internal and external auditors.
- Implement process improvement to enhance the control environment and scale accounting operations.
- Provide mentoring, team building and associate professional development.
- Assist with financial and tax audits, including compilation and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Assist with merger and acquisition activity including due diligence and integration efforts.
- Perform various analysis and ad hoc projects as required.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
- CPA required.
- 10-12 years of Accounting experience required, with a minimum of 3 years in an accounting management capacity at a publicly held company preferred.
- 3+ years public accounting experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with associates at all levels.
- Solid experience with MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint, are required.
- Experience with NetSuite, FloQast and other financial systems a plus (i.e. Workiva, Adaptive, etc.).
- Technical working knowledge of GAAP, SOX and SEC regulations in particular revenue recognition and stock compensation.
- Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail required.
- Ability to work well under pressure in an agile, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to make consistent, sound, and effective decisions with minimal direction.
- Deadline driven, strong work ethic, ability to do whatever is necessary to get the job completed.
Paycor Total Rewards
We are proud to provide best-in-class benefits delivering a personal and professional experience that meets you where it matters most - the well-being of you and your loved ones.
Highlights include:
- A flexible virtual-first work philosophy
- An initial equity award in Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for all new Associates and on-going award opportunities to participate in the value created through Paycor's growth
- 401(k) with $.65 match for every dollar contributed up to 6% of eligible pay
- Generous paid time off in addition to 10 paid holidays (including YOUR Holiday to celebrate a day or holiday you hold special)
- Three medical plan options – including a $0 cost option and travel & lodging support to ensure access to medical care
- Paid leave for birth parents, non-birth parents, elder caregivers, and military support
- Sabbatical opportunities for tenured Associates
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which enables you to buy PYCR stock at a 15% discount
- Inclusive and accessible Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help with everyday challenges
We also offer competitive compensation determined by each individual's relevant experience, skills, and education. In addition to base pay, $149,610 - $255,418 Paycor Associates are eligible for either a performance-based annual bonus or commission, depending on the position. If your desired salary falls outside of these rates, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.
For more information about our total rewards, please visit www.mypaycorbenefits.com.
If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process due to a disability, please email us at interviewaccommodations@paycor.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
