Payroll Accountant

At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here youll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon. As a Manager HR Accounting operations you will be trusted to oversee critical accounting activities related to payroll compensation and HR-related financial reporting while serving as a key business partner across HR Payroll Operations Finance Tax and Global Reporting functions. This role combines hands-on accounting expertise with oversight responsibilities ensuring accurate financial reporting strong internal controls and continuous process improvements onsite in Fort Worth Texas.

IN THIS ROLE A TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Interact proactively with HR Payroll Operations and Finance teams to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting of compensation-related activities in accordance with IFRS the Alcon Accounting Manual and company policies.

• Own the completion and review of monthly balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations for payroll incentive compensation deferred compensation and global mobility accounts.

• Handle month-end close activities for assigned areas including payroll accounting STI accruals and true-ups deferred compensation activity and intercompany cross charges.

• Review and approve journal entries account reconciliations and supporting documentation prepared by senior accountants ensuring completeness accuracy and compliance with internal controls.

• Oversee projects associated with posting and verifying financial transactions and performing reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records and reliable reporting.

• Manage accounting for global mobility activities including cross-charge allocations to host countries and coordination with HR tax payroll and external stakeholders.

• Support accounting for short-term incentive (STI) programs including accrual calculations true-ups and payout reconciliations.

• Monitor and record deferred compensation activity ensuring proper accounting treatment and balance sheet accuracy.

• Analyze payroll and HR-related financial data identify variances investigate discrepancies and ensure appropriate general ledger impact across multiple legal entities.

• Collaborate with Regional and Global Financial Reporting teams as well as internal and external auditors to resolve accounting and reporting matters in a timely manner.

• Monitor compliance with accounting policies IFRS standards financial controls and company procedures.

• Lead projects and identify opportunities for automation standardization and continuous process improvement to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Drive achievement of service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to HR Accounting activities.

• Ensure all accounting activities follow Alcon standards and policies including the Alcon Accounting Manual Financial Controls Manual and Management Authorization Levels.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 13 yrs; Assoc.9 yrs; M.S.2 yrs; PhD0 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience managing month-end close processes account reconciliations journal entries accruals and financial reporting activities.

This position can be offered at Manager Accounting & Reporting or Sr. Associate Accounting & Reporting depending on the candidates experience and qualification.

PREFERRED:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP internal controls SOX compliance and audit requirements.

• Experience in payroll compensation deferred compensation global mobility and HR accounting.

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP Blackline or ADP.

• Experience in a multinational or shared services environment.

• Ability to manage complex accounting processes perform detailed reviews and provide accounting guidance.

• Proven success partnering with HR Payroll Finance Tax auditors and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience leading process improvements automation initiatives and cross-functional projects.

• Strong analytical problem-solving communication and stakeholder management skills.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.

• Join Alcons mission to provide outstanding innovative products and solutions to improve sight improve lives and grow your career.

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off for exempt associates PTO for hourly associates and much more.

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.