Corporate Accountant (Payroll) Hit enter to view the job description

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OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

YOUR IMPACT
As a member of OpenText's Corporate Accounting team, you will be a key contributor to supporting the Payroll Accounting function. As a Corporate Accountant, you will take a lead role in preparing timely and accurate management and operational financial reports. This will include recording and analyzing the company expenses related to employees in the company GL and account reconciliations.

You will also assist in ensuring standard processes are properly documented and functioning as expected. You will identify areas for process improvement and be involved with integration project teams based on your experience. If you are ready to make an impact, this role is for you!

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

• Prepare payroll journal entries to record the company expense related to employees into the company GL
• Prepare corporate accruals related to employees into the company GL
• Analyze month over month and quarter over quarter variances of relevant payroll accounts and prepare commentary for management reporting purposes
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations with an understanding as to the underlying detail.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are up to date, easy to understand and that historical items are cleared in a timely manner.
• Develop close working relationships with cross functional teams.
• Act as SME for Corporate Accounting on integration project teams.
• Act as a mentor to new team members.
• Complete other special projects and identify areas for improvement as required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
• Bachelor's or College degree in Accounting (CPA is preferred)
• 5-8 years of related experience with solid US GAAP/ accounting knowledge
• Strong understanding of payroll processes is an asset.
• Experience in SAP is required
• Computer literate with high proficiency in MS Office applications - Excel is required.

Work Arrangement: This role will be office-based out of the Waterloo, ON office. Employees need to be in the office on OpenText corporate days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) to drive maximum coordination and collaboration.

ONE LAST THING
OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. Our 30-year legacy encompasses delivering over 700 innovative products and services, with over 120,000 enterprise customers, including 98 of the Top 100 companies, and 150 million end users. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.