Keystone Strategy

Compensation Accountant

Boston

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$110kDetected 15 days ago

AccountingExcelFP&AProcess ImprovementERPHRISCommunicationVariance Analysis

About the role

As breakthrough innovations reshape industries, redefine competition and change our society, complex and highly competitive ecosystems emerge.
Keystone advises technology leaders, Fortune 100 companies, their legal counsel, and governments on business, economic, litigation, and regulatory strategy in relation to these innovations and competitive eco-systems.
The role is based in Boston, MA on a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office.

Maintain detailed close checklists and supporting documentation for compensation accounts to ensure consistency, auditability, and timely close execution.
Manage compensation accounting entries across multiple international jurisdictions, accounting for local statutory requirements, currency considerations, social charges, employer contributions, and entity-level reporting needs.
Partner with Recruiting on the accounting treatment of sign-on bonuses and retention awards, including appropriate amortization schedules.
Support FP&A with compensation variance analysis and explanations for period-over-period movements in compensation expense.
Develop scalable templates, workpapers, and documentation that support consistency as Keystone grows in headcount and geographic scope.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with HR, Recruiting, FP&A, Payroll, and other non-accounting stakeholders.

High proficiency with ERP systems and intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills, including comfort working with large and complex data sets.

Prepare, review, and post compensation-related journal entries in accordance with monthly, quarterly, and annual close timelines, including payroll, accrued bonuses, sign-on bonuses, retention bonuses, and other variable compensation.
Own the accurate and timely recording of equity compensation expense, including stock options, RSUs, and other equity instruments, in accordance with ASC 718 or applicable standards.
Maintain detailed close checklists and supporting documentation for compensation accounts to ensure consistency, auditability, and timely close execution.
Own reconciliations for compensation-related balance sheet accounts, including accrued compensation, accrued bonuses, equity award liabilities, deferred compensation, and benefits payables.
Manage compensation accounting entries across multiple international jurisdictions, accounting for local statutory requirements, currency considerations, social charges, employer contributions, and entity-level reporting needs.
Serve as the primary accounting liaison to Compensation, Recruiting, FP&A, and Payroll, providing timely and accurate data for headcount reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, and compensation planning.

Own the accurate and timely recording of equity compensation expense, including stock options, RSUs, and other equity instruments, in accordance with ASC 718 or applicable standards.
Record and reconcile benefits-related accounting entries, including 401(k) employer contributions, profit sharing, and other employee benefit programs.
Own reconciliations for compensation-related balance sheet accounts, including accrued compensation, accrued bonuses, equity award liabilities, deferred compensation, and benefits payables.

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