Accountant, APAC

Job Title: Accountant, APAC

About ACA

ACA is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against current or prospective employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, child birth, or a related medical condition, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, citizenship, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by law.

Position Objective:

The individual in this position is responsible for performing day-to-day activities necessary to support ACA Compliance Group (“ACA”) in meeting its accounting and financial reporting obligations.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Primary areas of responsibility include payroll accounting for the corporate entities in the US, India, and Europe, and monthly expense allocations.
• Prepare payroll journal entries for the US bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle payrolls
• Prepare monthly payroll expense accrual journal entries for US bi-weekly payroll expenses
• Prepare payroll journal entries for the monthly India and UK payrolls
• Prepare payroll expense reclass journal entries as needed.
• Prepare payroll cash disbursement journal entries
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for the payroll-related balance sheet accounts, including salary and payroll tax payable, pensions and other benefits payable
• Perform monthly benefit expense analysis and prepare expense accruals and reclasses as needed.
• Perform monthly expense allocations for corporate entity-level benefits, and business unit-level personnel and overhead expenses
• Assist management in developing policies and procedures that improve existing accounting practices and strengthen internal controls.
• Support management in completing the annual financial and other audits.
• Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support ACA on various client and internal initiatives.

This summary of responsibilities provides a general list of certain key job responsibilities but is not intended to provide a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job or to capture all responsibilities for this position. Not all functions listed may be performed and other duties may be assigned to meet business needs, in ACA’s sole discretion.

Summary of Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required - major or concentration in business administration, accounting or finance preferred
• Minimum 2 years of accounting related experience with an emphasis in payroll accounting
• Strong financial analysis and excel skills
• General understanding of financial/accounting systems, experience with Workday a plus
• Knowledge of accounting/financial management principles
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance
• Demonstrated professional integrity
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high quality standards and customer service focus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Physical Factors and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to visually focus on a computer screen for long periods of time
• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Ability to occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• Ability to work in an environment where the noise level is usually moderately quiet
• Ability for up to 5% travel via standard modes of transportation
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion as may be necessary during such travel

What working at ACA offers:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Why join our team?

We are the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. When you join ACA, you'll become part of a team whose unique combination of talent includes the industry's largest team of former regulators, compliance professionals, legal professionals, and GIPS® standards verifiers in the industry, along with practitioners in cybersecurity, ESG, and regulatory technology.

Our team enjoys an entrepreneurial work environment by offering innovative and tailored solutions for our clients. We encourage creative thinking and making the most of your experience at ACA by offering multiple career paths. We foster a culture of growth by focusing on continuous learning through inquiry and curiosity, and transparency. If you’re ready to be part of an award-winning, global team of thoughtful, talented, and committed professionals, you’ve come to the right place.

More about ACA:

ACA was founded in 2002 by four former SEC regulators and one former state regulator. The founders saw a need for investment advisers to receive expert guidance on existing and new regulations. Over the years, ACA has grown both organically and by acquisition to expand our GRC business and technology solutions. Our services now include GIPS standards verification, cybersecurity and technology risk, regulatory technology, ESG advisory, AML and financial crimes, financial and regulatory reporting, and Mirabella for establishing EU operations.