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IGT

Senior Manager, Compensation Accounting

IGT

. Prepare and record journal entries related to payroll, incentive compensation, equity awards, employee benefits, severance, legal contingencies, and other employee-related accounting activities .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeReno • Nevada • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP compliance, compensation accounting, and employee benefit accounting, with strong analytical skills for financial reporting and process improvement. Proficient in preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and managing payroll-related accounting activities.

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U.S. GAAP ComplianceCompensation AccountingEmployee Benefit AccountingJournal Entry PreparationFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills
Account ReconciliationFinancial AnalysisAccrual AccountingEquity Compensation AccountingLegal Contingency AccountingBudgetingForecastingAccounting EstimatesProcess ImprovementInternal Controls
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelERP SystemsFinancial Reporting SystemsReconciliation Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CPACPA Candidate
Industry Keywords
Compensation AccountingPayroll AccountingEmployee BenefitsFinancial ReportingPublicly Traded OrganizationsMultinational Organizations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Prepare and record journal entries related to payroll, incentive compensation, equity awards, employee benefits, severance, legal contingencies, and other employee-related accounting activities
  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations for compensation-related balance sheet and income statement accounts
  • Resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
  • Support accounting for annual and quarterly incentive compensation plans, including accruals, payments, true-ups, and variance analyses
  • Prepare and analyze accounting for employee benefit programs, including IBNR medical and workers' compensation liabilities, benefit accruals, and reserve analyses
  • Support accounting for legal contingencies by preparing accruals and maintaining supporting documentation
  • Partner with Legal to ensure liabilities are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP
  • Assist with accounting for stock-based compensation and other long-term incentive programs in accordance with ASC 718
  • Analyze compensation- and benefits-related financial data and prepare supporting schedules for internal and external financial reporting
  • Collaborate with Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits, Legal, Tax, FP&A, and other business partners
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities related to employee compensation, benefits, and related liabilities
  • Prepare audit schedules and respond to internal and external auditor requests
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency
  • Maintain accounting procedure documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA or CPA candidate preferred
  • 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in compensation accounting, payroll accounting, benefits accounting, financial reporting, or corporate accounting
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including accrual accounting, compensation accounting, employee benefit accounting, and contingent liability accounting
  • Experience with ASC 718 is a plus
  • Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and accounting estimates
  • Experience accounting for employee benefit plans, accrued liabilities, reserves, or legal contingencies is preferred
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple functions
  • CPA designation preferred
  • Experience in a publicly traded or multinational organization preferred
  • Experience with equity compensation, incentive compensation, employee benefits, payroll accounting, or legal contingency accounting preferred
  • Familiarity with financial reporting systems and reconciliation tools preferred
  • Experience supporting process improvements and automation initiatives preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 401(k) savings plan with company contributions
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life coverage
  • Disability coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness programs
  • Bonus or commission opportunities may be available depending on the role