The Analyst – Payroll Accounting & Reporting will assist the Sr Manager, General Accounting lead the payroll accounting function ensuring comprehensive completion of all payroll related accounting activities and will serve as initial point of contact for the Sr Manager, General Accounting on payroll accounting matters.  This position is responsible for ensuring weekly postings of payroll to the general ledger are complete, preparation of the accounting reconciliations of all payroll related accounts and leading payroll related projects for the North American Shared Service Center (SSC).  The Analyst – Payroll Accounting & Reporting is an agent of change, leading or supporting projects that drive efficiencies through automation and streamlining payroll accounting.

Responsible for facilitating day-to-day payroll accounting operations while improving the related SSC accounting procedures and internal controls. Provide training and guidance to the North American SSC and the offshore accounting team members. Main Payroll Accounting point of contact with the customer’s management and staff. Must provide high levels of customer service, providing helpful, friendly and informative communications, be proactive in meeting customer needs and requirements, and continuously seek opportunities to improve service delivery for all payroll accounting related activities. Drive monthly close by preparing & approving journal entries, reconciliations, reports, intercompany invoices and balances where needed. Ensure Service Provider and SSC has all required inputs necessary to complete their closing duties. Accountable for the on-time delivery of closing results to customers’ management pertaining to all payroll accounting activities. Monitor and analyze the applicable general ledger activity, preparing account reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are identified and resolved on a timely basis. Ensure compliance by off-shore accounting team, SSC and BU with Saint-Gobain’s Internal Control Reference Framework (“ICRF”) and accounting guidelines established by GAAP and IFRS. Respond to financial and tax audit requests for information and insight with support of Service Provider, if necessary. Supporting reconciliation of payroll systems to general ledger. Research and resolve payroll accounting and accounting systems issues for Business Units. Support Service Provider with proper inputs or approvals for exceptions to accounting or process rules.