Senior Accountant, Payroll Accounting
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Cheniere we provide the world with safe reliable energy. But more than that we provide opportunities for our talented employees to impact their communities every day. Our diversity is key to our continued success and forges a path where our culture supports greater equity and inclusion for our employees customers and beyond.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Accountant Payroll Accounting serves a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely preparation and recording of compensation accounting transactions for Cheniere Energy Inc. and its subsidiaries (individually and collectively the Company) subject to external and U.S. GAAP reporting requirements.
This role will interact closely with various departments including Human Resources Financial Reporting Legal and Tax.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Prepare accounting and reporting records for share-based compensation including the reconciliation of all related transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This will also involve supporting the footnote disclosures required for the companys financial statement filings.
Generate various reports and schedules related to share-based compensation accounting for monthly and quarterly internal and external reporting needs.
Conduct initial U.S. GAAP research as necessary regarding plan changes and new accounting and reporting guidelines related to share-based compensation. Participate in the preparation of presentations and implementation planning.
Assist in developing the annual budget for share-based compensation and monitor variances between the budget and actual expenses.
Prepare and record monthly ADP payroll analyze payroll expenses and determine allocations for payroll.
Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare and record allocations for payroll and bonus costs.
Support the monthly accounting close process.
Support the Companys annual budget process and monthly forecast maintenance.
Additional assignments as assigned by the Manager of Payroll Accounting.
Carry out additional tasks assigned by the Manager Payroll Accounting.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Must have in-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements related to payroll accounting.
Skills:
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
Ability to integrate and prioritize tasks effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Capable of anticipating issues resolving problems recommending solutions and identifying and implementing process improvements while using sound business judgment.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
Strong Excel skills.
Ability to think critically and independently.
Detail oriented.
Organized and able to manage multiple activities timely and with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to work effectively at short notice and off hours as required.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)
Education and Certifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or actively working towards CPA certification is required.
Experience: Minimum three (3) years of relevant progressive accounting experience including (i) data processing systems in the accounting and reporting environment and (ii) general accounting support. Previous experience with Payroll accounting Oracle ERP and/or Hyperion preferred.
DIRECT REPORTS
None
FREEDOM TO ACT
Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently
WORK CONDITIONS
Job is performed in a typical office environment but is subject to time pressures and constraints and is often dependent on input from others
Occasionally work may be performed from home after normal work hours or on weekends
Subject to drug and alcohol testing per applicable federal regulations or as required by the Company
ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employees performance due to physical mental or emotional disability.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Cheniere Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex race color religion national origin citizenship age disability marital or veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Paychex
- Journal Entries
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Account Reconciliation
- Ceridian
- Paylocity
- Payroll
- ADP
About Company
Cheniere Energy is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower-carbon future. We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness, and above all, saf ... View more
