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Staff Accountant
21st Century Fox
New York, NY, United States
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Description
The Compensation Department is looking for a Staff Accountant to join their team. In this newly-created position reporting to the VP, Finance, the candidate will provide support in the administration of the Head Office compensation programs and will be responsible for the following:
Job Functions
• Prepare and book multiple monthly general ledger entries and provide monthly analysis.
• Prepare monthly account analysis on general ledger accounts.
• Assist in the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle for Corporate Office Compensation.
• Assist in the preparation of annual increase files for Corporate Office.
• Assist in the annual audit testing of payroll systems.
• Reconcile payroll bank statements.
• Update compensation data and changes in different systems.
• Data entry/fact checking.
• Support the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts.
• Ad hoc compensation projects as requested.
Qualifications
• BS in Accounting and/or Finance.
• 1-3 years accounting experience desired (or equivalent experience).
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills and ability to produce analyses accurately and quickly.
• Advanced level Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Must be discreet, detail-oriented and be able to multi-task.
• Must be dependable with ability to solve problems, function independently and work under pressure with deadlines.
• Demonstrate ability to partner collaboratively across all levels of the Company.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal and project management skills desired.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.