Senior Accounting Analyst, Compensation & Benefits

Senior Accounting Analyst, Compensation & Benefits

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

The Senior Accounting Analyst - Compensation & Benefits, is an important role to the accounting function of the new organization. In addition to the main responsibilities of assisting with providing accurate reporting and technical guidance for the organization, the candidate in this role will be part of a team that will be able to shape standards and processes.

The Senior Accounting Analyst - Compensation & Benefits will prepare relevant journal entries and account reconciliations, along with related analysis in the areas of Healthcare, Pensions, Stock Compensation, Payroll, and Incentive Plans to ensure transactions are accounted for in accordance with accounting standards. He/she will also prepare quarterly and annual related exhibits, assist external audit, assist in SOX preparation and execute special projects as appropriate.

• Coordinate with the relevant Corporate staff (for example HR) to ensure proper accounting occurs each month.
• Perform research of US GAAP standards in conjunction with the Technical Accounting group to address any new events or transactions that impact the accounting for employee cost activities, including documentation of accounting conclusions.
• Assist with the preparation of all quarterly and annual footnote and other disclosures related to employee cost activities to be included in quarterly and annual SEC filings.
• Support annual and off-cycle stock compensation vesting through contact with regions/divisions/tax, preparation of relevant entries and required support and completion of rebill process.
• Perform monthly diluted shares calculation and provide support for quarterly EPS/diluted EPS
• Provide support for monthly forecasts and the annual budget process for healthcare, pension and incentive compensation.
• Run and distribute monthly and semi-monthly payroll reports and one-off requests.
• Support the ongoing funding requests (example 401k), resolving any reconciling items between ADP/Fidelity/bank statements with HR.
• Support external audit and review procedures.
• Assist with SOX compliance documentation and testing as required.
• Plan, develop, and execute special projects as appropriate.

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• 3-5 years of accounting experience ideally including both public accounting and corporate experience
• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance
• Technical Competency: The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Leadership/Teamwork Skills: He/she should be known as an excellent leader and have a proven ability to work in cross-functional teams. He/she should have the capability and desire to take on broader roles in the finance organization. Additionally, this individual should understand and manage cultural differences inherent in a highly diverse international business, naturally building relationships across the enterprise through collaboration, consensus building and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Business Acumen: The individual should have the ability to understand the business implications and impact on the consolidated financial statements related to employee cost accounting.
• CPA license or equivalent is preferred

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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