Senior Specialist, Payroll
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

The Senior Finance Specialist performs general accounting duties of a clerical nature, update and maintain financial records, reconcile general ledger accounts, and manage the accounting databases, including the preparation and recording of journal entries into the accounting system and providing administrative support, running reports for management, and recording a wide range of financial transactions.

What You Will Do:

• Provides administrative and bookkeeping assistance for the preparation of financial reports and confirming the accuracy of the accounting information.
• Preparation of accounting/financial transactions using financial systems and tools.
• Receiving and recording vouchers, entries, remittances, and other transactions.
• Checking for accuracy in reports, account balances, and postings.
• Accurately enter key data in our systems in support of the accounting function.
• Provide information used to prepare regular and ad hoc management reports and spreadsheets.
• Reconciling and reporting any discrepancies found in the accounting records.
• Maintain records and document financial processes.
• Ability to manage small teams and coordinate with other departments in the Financial Services Group.
• Preparation of detective reports highlighting financial variances.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred post high school education achievement.
• Requires five (5) + years of experience, including financial and accounting experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and assume responsibilities.
• Knowledge of computer tools, consisting primarily of Microsoft applications.
• Understanding of financial reporting systems, general ledger, and accounting systems and the related processes.
• Ability to identify and analyze errors and mis-posting through tools available for data mining.
• Good communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with team members, and the ability to communicate directly with management team members.
• Pro-active skills to identify causes for errors and potential risk areas.
• Able to manage multiple duties, responsibilities, and staff members.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports to the Manager of Finance. This position does not have any direct reports.

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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