Controllers, Compensation Accounting, Associate, Jersey City
Jersey, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Who We Are
Compensation Accounting is responsible for accounting reporting and payment of salary bonus (Cash and Equity) other types of remuneration paid to employees of the firm andtax payments to domestic and international tax authorities.
Compensation Accounting has six regional teams strategically located in Jersey City London Hong Kong Bengaluru Melbourne and Sao Paulo. This role is located in Jersey City and will support various projects in the Compensation Accounting space for Payroll Taxes Cash Bonus Time & Attendance Equity and Planning & Analysis on a global level.
About This Role
We are looking for a Project Coordinator to organize all aspects of successful project executionfrom simple tasks to more complex implementations. Project Coordinator responsibilities include following project methodology to prepare comprehensive action plans including resources timeframes and budgets for projects. You will perform various coordination tasks like schedule and risk management along with administrative duties like maintaining project documentation. To succeed in this role you should have excellent time management and communication skills as youll collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to deliver results on deadlines. Ultimately the Project Coordinators duties are to ensure that all projects meet organizational high-quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate project implementation activities resources equipment and information
- Ensure sound operational controls are maintained and followed in compliance with existing internal/external governance
- Perform and maintain support documentation in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
- Perform testing of system enhancements and liaise with the technology support team
- Reconcile data between HCM and Compensation Accounting applications
- Break projects into logical phases and set timeframes
- Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
- Make sure that clients needs are met as projects evolve
- Help manage project budgets while analyzing risks and opportunities
- Oversee project procurement and shipping
- Monitor project progress and handle or escalate issues as appropriate
- Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
- Work with the Project Manager to eliminate blockers
- Monitor working hours plans and expenditures
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation plans and report
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Accounting or Finance preferred
- 3 Years of experience with an ERP implementation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word Access and Power Point
- Ability to multi-task and remain flexible to constantly changing priorities
- Strong organization and analytical skills
- Extreme attention to details and the ability to follow through
- Demonstrate ability to develop positive working relationships
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Some knowledge of HRMS or Finance product such as Oracle Cloud SAP Workday
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this Jersey City NJ United States-based position is $85000-$140000. In addition you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings which are generally available to active non-temporary full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week can be found here.
Required Experience:
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About Company
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities, and asset and wealth management firm that provides a wide range of financial services.