Compensation and Benefits Accountant

11 month contract | Hybrid, 3 days in Dublin office

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Temporary Accountant to support accounting and reporting activities focused on compensation and benefits accounting across multiple EMEA entities. This role is part of a global accounting team, partnering with cross-functional teams across payroll, HR, tax, and statutory accounting.

The successful candidate will help ensure accurate month-end and quarter-end processes, support statutory audits, and contribute to process improvements while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations

• Assist with financial reporting, variance analysis, and flux explanations

• Maintain documentation to support accounting conclusions, reconciliations, and internal controls

• Support process improvement efforts (e.g., standardizing templates, enhancing checklists, improving reconciliation quality)

• Partner with internal stakeholders to collect inputs and resolve open items within agreed timelines

• Perform other accounting support tasks consistent with the temporary nature of the role

Non-Negotiable Skills & Qualifications

• ACA or ACC qualification with 1-2 years post-qualification experience

• Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (corporate accounting, public accounting, or a combination)

• Proven experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes

• Strong communication skills for liaising with cross-functional partners

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Big 4 training or background

• Experience in payroll or compensation accounting

• Familiarity with multi-entity EMEA accounting

• Experience supporting statutory audits

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

• Working knowledge of US GAAP and standard close processes (journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis)

• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and handling large data sets

• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate status clearly

Team & Reporting

• Part of a global accounting team supporting EMEA and LATAM regions

• Reports to the Compensation & Benefits Accounting lead

• Team includes 2 FTEs in Dublin and additional global members