Stock Compensation Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

Job Summary

The Stock Compensation Specialist is responsible for assisting with the preparation of financial reports.  He/She analyzes and prepares accounting data and compiles internal and external reports to meet statutory requirements. 

The Stock Compensation Specialist tests and evaluates Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) 16 controls for reporting purposes.  He/She coordinates control testing with external auditor and operations field teams to ensure timely communication and completion of audit testing.  This position prepares SSAE 16 reports for distribution to clients.  The External Reporting Specialist assists external auditors and other business groups (e.g., Treasury Group, Financial Reports and Plans, Profit Planning, etc.) to ensure timeliness of quarterly and year-end reviews.  He/She provides financial documentation (e.g., financial schedules, queries, etc.) to support the external auditing process.

Other Duties

• Creates ad hoc queries from financial systems (e.g., Khalix, OBI, etc.) for senior management (e.g., Supervisor, Controller, Department Manager, etc.) to review and validate financial results and quarterly trends.
• Compiles schedules and disclosures to reflect monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements.        
• Participates in monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial close activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Compiles financial reports and other company records (e.g., debt schedules, cash flow schedules, fixed asset schedules, etc.) to support the external audit process.
• Researches complex general ledger reconciliations for the company and subsidiaries in order to resolve discrepancies.
• Reviews financial schedules for accuracy and completeness to ensure timely filing and reporting.

Preferred Competencies

• Accounting Knowledge:  Demonstrates basic knowledge of accounting theory and principles.
• Detail Orientation:  Captures/documents specific and accurate information; learns subjects thoroughly and in detail; completes work with thoroughness; supplies appropriate details when requested; maintains organized files.
• Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Knowledge:  Demonstrates a basic understanding of the functions, regulations, and procedures of compliance agencies or governing bodies; takes a leadership position in programs that reduce risk and enhance safety.

Minimum Qualifiers  

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance - Preferred