Payroll Manager, Oaks, PA - $70-80K + bonus

Position Summary
This position is responsible for coordinating foreign payroll processing and payroll project manager for global payroll function.  The US payroll is processed internally using Infinium payroll software, which runs on an AS400 platform. The US payroll is currently processed entirely in-house including balance sheet accounting, month-end accounting close, multi state unemployment and tax filing, year-end reporting and payroll system implementation.  The foreign payroll is a combination of internally processed using the Infinium payroll software or using outside payroll vendors.   Working closely with the General Accounting, Business Managers & benefits specialists, this position will ensure that all payroll issues, liabilities and disbursements are properly addressed and recorded.  Responsibilities include, compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, reconciliations of all payroll related accounts, troubleshooting, and project coordinator.   Other responsibilities include investigating, resolving and responding to employee inquiries, reviewing payroll tax returns, identifying process improvements, making recommendations for future processing needs, implementing new policies and procedures and leading in system upgrades and conversions.
Position:   Payroll Manager Salary:      $70-80K with bonus Location:  Oaks, PA   Requirements
Qualified individuals must possess: A minimum of 8 years of previous payroll experience Working familiarity with payroll accounting and taxes The ability to communicate effectively at all levels of our business A Bachelor’s degree Consistent and organized work habits Strong customer orientation Attention to detail Ability to handle multiple priorities and solve difficult problems Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Flexibility, creativity, initiative and the ability to work independently Preferred Skills Advanced qualifications include: Working knowledge of Infinium payroll systems Understanding of query development for unique reporting requests Knowledge of Microsoft Access is a plus

 

 

Brian Fenerty

Peopleflex, Inc.

1025 Andrew Drive

West Chester, PA  19380

 

610-692-0900     Phone

610-692-0993     Fax

267-312-7760     Mobile

 

http://www.peopleflex.com

bfenerty@peopleflex.com

 

 

 

 

Brian Fenerty

Peopleflex, Inc.

1025 Andrew Drive

West Chester, PA  19380

 

610-692-0900     Phone

610-692-0993     Fax

267-312-7760     Mobile

 

http://www.peopleflex.com

bfenerty@peopleflex.com

 

 

Senior Reporting Analyst, Wayne, PA - $65-70K

Title:     Senior Reporting Analyst

Salary: $65-70K

 

Sizzle:  This is a $600M company that is contemplating a public offering (good chance to grow into some SEC experience for the right candidate.) 

Our client is a leading international producer and seller of high-quality specialty metals, alloys and metallic chemicals which are essential to the production of high-performance aluminum and titanium alloys, specialty steel, super alloys and certain non-metallic materials for various applications in the aerospace, power supply, automotive, petrochemical processing and telecommunications industries.  Client sells approximately 50 different product groups to over 1,500 customers worldwide (primarily in North and South America and Europe).   

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

 

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting

- CPA preferred

- Strong technical background: US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting skills required

- Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills

- Hyperion or other financial consolidation package experience

- Self-starter with the ability to work on multiple concurrent tasks.  Hands on person

- Strong PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access applications; proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

(These are responsibilities not prerequisites.)

- Assist the Controller in preparation of Forms 10-K and 10-Q and IFRS accounting reports, including footnotes and MD&A

- Obtain, prepare and tie-out certain supporting work papers for amounts in 10-K and 10-Q

- Assist in the preparation of the annual separate company financial statements for regulatory, statutory and debt compliance purposes

- Assist in the preparation of non-recurring SEC filings, including debt and equity offerings, shelf registrations, proxy/exchange offers and other significant transactions

- Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statement account analysis package for Senior Management’s review

- Perform ad hoc financial reporting and special projects as needed

- Maintain the Corporate office general Ledger and accounts payable      system

- Support the NJ subsidiary accounting function

- Support and back up the daily cash management function

- Support the inquires regarding the Company's Pension Plan

- Other duties as assigned

 

This is a career defining opportunity for the right candidate.  If you would like to refer someone I will gladly pay a referral bonus to the person who refers the candidate that wins the spot.

 

 

Brian Fenerty

Peopleflex, Inc.

1025 Andrew Drive

West Chester, PA  19380

 

610-692-0900     Phone

610-692-0993     Fax

267-312-7760     Mobile

 

http://www.peopleflex.com

bfenerty@peopleflex.com

 

 

Manager, Corporate Accounting, Valley Forge, PA - $85-90K

Manager, Corporate Accounting

Valley Forge, PA

$85 – 95K

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Responsible for the US/Canadian delegation accounting function and maintaining the accounting records for nine legal entities. Ensure accuracy, timeliness and integrity of the delegation's financial statements and management reports. Also responsible for preparing, budgeting and reporting on the delegation and shared service budgets. Direct and mentor a staff of four, managing day-to-day accounting operations while improving the delegation accounting procedures and departmental internal controls. Key liaison with business units coordinating and communicating with various US/Canadian financial personnel to ensure that intercompany charges and allocations are understood and accounted for. Administrator of the delegations Gelco Expenselink travel and entertainment system and JP Morgan Chase Procurement card program. Work very closely with delegation management team with opportunity to be involved in special projects from time to time, such as accounting for acquisitions and divestitures.

 

Responsible for analysis of account balances in the tens of millions of dollars.

 

Responsible for compiling, consolidating, reporting and allocating the delegation and shared service budgets totaling nearly $70M.

 

Responsible for a staff whose payroll dollars are approximately $200,000+.

 

Responsible for account analysis of high dollar (tens of millions) and high profile accounts, including health insurance reserves, deferred compensation, pension and post employment reserves. The analysis is used by management to support the decision making process with respect to the adequacy of reserves.

 

This position requires significant interaction with the business units and managers of Delegation Departments

 

The Financial Reporting responsibilities are extensive. Frequent changes occur in this area as new accounting pronouncements are issued in the U.S.. In addition, CSG frequently issues new guidance and changes the existing reporting structure (accounts and entities) in response to these changes. Meeting deadlines is critical in this area, and this is challenging given the complexity and the volume of data required.

 

 

PROBLEM SOLVING:

 

Account analyses and special projects typically require extensive research and superior problem solving skills. These decisions are typically governed by (1) SGC Accounting Policies; (2) US GAAP and (3) IFRS and CSG interpretation in Doctrine. Creativity is often required to design and implement a new policy for a new situation and develop policies and procedures to maintain data integrity and internal control.

 

KNOWLEDGE:

 

o BS. / B.A. in Accounting

o CPA preferred

o 5-7 years General Ledger experience preferred

o Supervisory experience preferred

o Experienced user of Microsoft office products,

o Familiarity with SAP R3 system, PeopleSoft payroll software, SIF/Carat

and Hyperion software is a plus

 

Brian Fenerty

Peopleflex, Inc.

1025 Andrew Drive

West Chester, PA  19380

 

610-692-0900     Phone

610-692-0993     Fax

267-312-7760     Mobile

 

http://www.peopleflex.com

bfenerty@peopleflex.com

 

 

Senior Auditor, DE, Pharma. - 90K

SENIOR AUDITOR

Location: Delaware

Department: Internal Auditing

 

Responsibilities
 
Plans, leads, executes and reports on operational, financial and third party audits, ensuring that the work performed is centered on the areas of most significant business risks, and provides adequate assurance to the Audit Committee of the AstraZeneca Board of Directors. Audits will focus primarily on the Discovery and Development area of the business.

Influences and advises both line managers and user staff in order to establish and maintain a satisfactory control environment including risk management and give feedback as appropriate.

Analyze data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in control, duplication of effort, fraud or lack of compliance with laws, governmental regulations, and management policies and procedures.

Plans and scopes audit activity, and develops audit programs to cover key areas of risk.

Leads audits as agreed with the Audit Directors/Audit Managers.

Leads audit close out meetings with auditees from various levels of management within the organization.

Agrees and finalizes audit findings/reports.

Operates within budgeted time/costs.

Contributes to the development of Group Internal Audit policies, standards and audit methodologies.

Provides guidance and feedback to aid in the development of other auditors.

 

Qualifications
 
Bachelors degree (preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Business).
A good understanding of the principles of internal auditing, generally accepted accounting principles, and corporate governance.
Over 5 years experience in industry, including junior management roles, working in teams and supervising individuals.
Good understanding of the operations of a global company.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A high level of interpersonal skills including tact necessary to obtain the cooperation of the auditees in completing assignments and to influence them to accept findings and recommendations.
Good analytical and judgmental capabilities, particularly with regard to the AstraZeneca Financial Control Framework and what controls you would reasonably expect to see in operation in a given set of circumstances.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.

Preferred Background: Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
An accounting qualification or other professional competence relevant to 'internal controls'.
Exposure to Research & Development business area in Pharmaceutical industry or other Pharmaceutical experience.

Contacts/Customers:
This position requires interfaces with all levels of company personnel and outside vendors/contractors in a variety of settings: Corporate offices, manufacturing plants, third party locations etc. Interfaces are mainly cordial but professional skill and diplomacy are required to defuse confrontational situations when necessary. This is an important position within the department which requires good communication skills and interaction to ensure individual engagements are completed, department priorities are met, and staff resources are efficiently utilized.

Reporting Relationship:
Direct Reports - This is a development position for an experienced, professionally qualified individual acting as an individual contributor or one who supervises one or two auditors.

Indirect Reports - Senior auditor will supervise auditors on individual audits as the auditor in-charge of each project.

 

 

Brian Fenerty

Peopleflex, Inc.

1025 Andrew Drive

West Chester, PA  19380

 

610-692-0900     Phone

610-692-0993     Fax

267-312-7760     Mobile

 

http://www.peopleflex.com

bfenerty@peopleflex.com

 

 

Staff Accountant, DE - $44-46K + great benefits!

Job Title:         Staff Accountant         

Division:           Accounting

Salary:             $44-46K

Location:         Wilmington, DE

 

Our client is a leading provider of residential lending products and services with extensive experience in the residential lending industry. They offer accurate and reliable financial data through a broad range of products and services that enable customers to manage risk and capitalize on market opportunities. The company uses leading-edge technology coupled with extensive analytical capabilities to facilitate transactions between businesses across multiple industries and channels, including the Internet. Founded in 1968, this client employs 3,600 employees who support clients in 24 countries.

 

The benefits offered to employees of the client are excellent and include a number of perks including a fitness center on-site.  Dress is business casual.

 

This is an entry-level position responsible for preparing and disseminating financial information within various divisions, business units and departments.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

• Assists in the preparing monthly financial information utilizing the applicable support systems.  Duties include preparing journal entries, product profitability, cost evaluation and analyzing variances.
• Reconciles monthly balance sheet accounts including clearing all variances in a timely manner.
• Supports internal customers by researching questions and investigating variances on the financial statements.
• Prepares other reports and assist in special projects as required or requested by supervisor/senior staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.  Incumbents typically have up to two years of direct experience in a professional accounting capacity. 

• Must be familiar with spreadsheet applications and comfortable on the computer. 
• Must have good verbal and written skills. 
• Must be able to work in a team environment, as well as individually. 
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours as required.

 

 

 

Brian Fenerty

Peopleflex, Inc.

1025 Andrew Drive

West Chester, PA  19380

 

610-692-0900     Phone

610-692-0993     Fax

267-312-7760     Mobile

 

http://www.peopleflex.com

bfenerty@peopleflex.com

 

 

Senior Acct., Bala Cynwyd, PA - $60-62K - insurance

Location:

Bala Cynwyd, PA

Department:

Accounting

 

Summary:

Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.

Compile and analyze gross loss detail information to create various monthly reports such as

• Direct
• Assumed
• Ceded
• Net Loss experience

 

Create gross and ceded loss stratification reports on a monthly basis.

Create analysis of premium and losses for the supplemental liability products by customer and accident year.

Provide paid loss and loss adjustment expense reconciliation.

Directs the timely completion of all monthly journal entries including all premium income and commission expense entries.

Assists in the coordination and completion of internal Statutory and GAAP Financial Statements as directed by supervisor including: completion of necessary expense schedules, Database maintenance and balancing to G/L.

 

 

Education

Bachelors (Required)

 

 

Brian Fenerty

Peopleflex, Inc.

1025 Andrew Drive

West Chester, PA  19380

 

610-692-0900     Phone

610-692-0993     Fax

267-312-7760     Mobile

 

http://www.peopleflex.com

bfenerty@peopleflex.com

 

 

Consolidations Manager, Wilmington, DE - $80-99K

Manager of Consolidations

Wilmington, DE

$80-95K

 

 

 

Brian Fenerty

Peopleflex, Inc.

1025 Andrew Drive

West Chester, PA  19380

 

610-692-0900     Phone

610-692-0993     Fax

267-312-7760     Mobile

 

http://www.peopleflex.com

bfenerty@peopleflex.com

 

 

Reporting Manager, Wilmington, DE - $80-90K

Reporting Manager

Wilmington, DE

$80-90K

 

Description:

 

Brian Fenerty

Peopleflex, Inc.

1025 Andrew Drive

West Chester, PA  19380

 

610-692-0900     Phone

610-692-0993     Fax

267-312-7760     Mobile

 

http://www.peopleflex.com

bfenerty@peopleflex.com

 

 

Financial Analyst, Center City-Phila., $50-55K + 20% bonus!

FINANCIAL ANALYST, $50-55K + 20% bonus

 

Job Title:                Financial Analyst

Department:            Finance

Reports to:              Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

 

Job Summary

 

This highly visible position supports the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (MFPA) across a broad spectrum of activities, including systems implementation, financial and management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, performance measurement, strategic planning, and special projects.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Work within team-oriented environment
• Participate in the implementation of a new management reporting system (MRS)
• Maintain schedules and allocations within the new MRS

• Coordinate the quarterly time reporting and resource allocation process
• Assist department managers in completing annual budgets and business plans
• Support the Firm’s strategic planning process
• Perform variance analysis and monitor internal financial performance
• Provide financial support and oversight of the Firm’s technology initiatives
• Create income statements and forecasts for the Firm’s products and sales channels
• Support the Firm’s financial reporting process
• Prepare ad hoc analysis and complete special projects

 

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Support of financial and internal audit requirements
• Other duties as assigned by MFPA

 

Job Specifications and Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting
• 2 – 5 years of corporate finance or accounting experience
• Financial services background preferred, but not required
• Solid understanding of basic financial principles relating to project management (e.g. cash flow, expense capitalization, net present value)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
• Ability to identify and resolve problems
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Superior financial modeling skills
• Basic knowledge of statistics (regression, trend analysis)

 

 

Brian Fenerty

Peopleflex, Inc.

1025 Andrew Drive

West Chester, PA  19380

 

610-692-0900     Phone

610-692-0993     Fax

267-312-7760     Mobile

 

http://www.peopleflex.com

bfenerty@peopleflex.com