Payroll Manager

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Location:
Foster City, California 94404

Posted on:
12:05 PM, Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Position type:
Full time

Job Code:
1992

Required education:


Area(s) of expertise desired:
Finance



Description



Must have CA payroll experience; mult-state and Canada is a plus Must
have knowledge of Federal and State employee regulations, 401K rules,
Deferred Compensation Plans, and 3rd party sick pay regulations.

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Knowledge of ESPP, ISO and NQSO stock plans is a plus Recent experience
with ADP's Payforce is a plus Ability to hold confidential information
is imperative Ability to organize and prioritize High level of accuracy
whether preparing or auditing Self motivated with good problem solving
skills Ability to deliver high quality work and customer service in a
dynamic and growing environment



Requirements
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Ability to work with minimal supervision and interact successfully with non-financial personnel

- Provides direction and coordination to professional and clerical staff within the department and cross-functionally

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Responsible for the timely and accurate review and posting of month end
close and accounting transactions; P&L and balance sheet account
analysis, review, reconciliation & resolution; and financial
analysis

- Ensures financial records are in compliance with GAAP

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Consistently maintains appropriate internal controls and upholds
company policies & procedures including Worldwide Controller's
manual

- Interacts successfully with internal and external
auditors and supports quarter end, interim and year-end audits by
providing timely & accurate data and communication

- Evaluates processes and recommends & implements process improvements

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Europe Specific Job Requirements Management of a multi-task accounting
team necessary to fulfill the accounting and reporting requirements
under U

-S

- and local GAAP including statutory reporting and tax declarations

- Develops, implements and maintains accounting systems policies and procedures and adapts to local use where necessary

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Will directly support country Finance Heads by supervision of the
monthly close process including preparation of related financial
statements and supporting documentation in compliance with the monthly
financial reporting SOP specific to European Operations

- In smaller subsidiaries, can be directly responsible for the Financial Functions