Global Equity Compensation Accountant - Kforce Finance & Accounting, Jersey City, NJ

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Job Description:

A world class global investment bank based in Jersey City seeks
Equity Compensation Accountants (Senior Analysts and Associates) in its
Global Equity Compensation Group. You will be responsible for a wide
range of accounting, reporting and analytical functions. This is a
fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work at the # 1
Investment Bank in the world! Very competitive compensation and
benefits. Relatively reasonable work/life balance.Responsibilities:

• Account
  for global RSUs (restricted stock units) and options within the Firm's
  books and records


• Account for basic and fully diluted shares
  outstanding


• Prepare Firmwide equity compensation P&L
  estimates, analysis and projections


• Research variances and
  respond to inquiries from global Senior Accounting Officers and
  divisional Finance teams


• Prepare equity-based compensation
  footnotes for the Firm's public financial disclosures


• Assist in
  Equity Accounting automation projects and liaise with Information
  Technology support team


• Interface with other areas of the firm
  (including Corporate Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax, HCM Equity
  Compensation)


• Perform quarterly equity P&L and balance sheet
  reconciliations


• Perform and maintain support documentation in
  accordance with Sarbanes- Oxley legislation for various internal
  controls


• Perform various ad-hoc equity reporting and analysis

• Degree in Accounting/Finance


• 3 to 10 years accounting
  experience


• Equity accounting experience preferred


• Knowledge
  of FAS 123R (Share-Based Payment) and FAS 128 (Earnings per Share)
  preferred


• CPA and/or Masters degree preferred


• Excellent
  analytical & interpersonal skills


• Active team player and
  works well under pressure


• Extremely organized and the ability to
  multi-task


• Must be detail oriented and flexible to adapt to
  change


• Project oriented