PAYROLL AND EQUITY SPECIALIST
Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: Emeryville, CA
Salary: $Not stated
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Payroll & Equity SpecialistLocation: Emeryville, CATaleo Req. ID: 4724# of openings: 1DescriptionPAYROLL & EQUITY SPECIALISTCompany OverviewLeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. LeapFrog’s award-winning product portfolio helps millions of children achieve their potential by delivering best-in-class curriculum through engaging content, fun multimedia learning platforms and toys. The Learning Path, LeapFrog’s proprietary online destination for parents and extended family, provides personalized feedback on a child’s learning progress and offers product recommendations to enhance each child’s learning experience. Through the power of play, LeapFrog’s products and curriculum help children of all ages prepare for school and life success. LeapFrog’s products are available in more than 45 countries and have been used by teachers in more than 100,000 U.S. classrooms. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California, and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Come see the learning atwww.leapfrog.com.Position OverviewLeap Frog is experiencing significant growth and is seeking a junior level payroll and equity specialist for a newly created role. This position will be responsible for helping process and prepare the US/Canada payroll, assist with stock compensation, and assist in preparation of journal entries, monthly reconciliations, monthly/quarterly reports, and other reports/analyses pertaining to stock compensation, payroll, and benefits. The ideal candidate will have excellent organization, prioritization and communication skills. Strong attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines consistently and to work well under pressure is a must.Duties & Responsibilities* Assist with preparation and processing of US payroll using ADP, including validation of all inputs to employee payroll files, generation of W-2s and all related accounting and reconciliation processes* Assist with equity administration including daily updates with third party vendor and processing equity transactions on a timely basis* Help facilitate preparation of month-end journal entries and analysis for all payroll, benefit, and stock compensation areas* Help prepare schedules to support workers compensation audits, 401K audits and other surveys/reports requiring employee payroll data.* Maintain equity administration database and ensure accuracy at all times* Track employee PTO usage and include such data in each payroll cycle* Maintain compliance with all federal, state and local payroll tax laws* Help maintain compliance with accounting policies, procedures and SOX controls for payroll and stock administration areas* Respond to employee inquiries and requests regarding payroll and equity matters* Assist with external audits by providing supporting records and documentation* Provide formal and ad-hoc analysis of payroll, benefits and headcount activity* Other accounting/finance responsibilities as neededEducation & Experience* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred; CPP/CEP I certified a plus* 3+ years payroll experience required with exposure to stock administration preferred,* Experience with public multi-national company a plus* ADP software and Equity Edge software experience a plus* Understanding of applicable Federal, State, and local payroll and related tax laws, regulations, and statutes* Knowledge of internal controls, SOX documentation and control testing experience a plus* Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required in Excel, Word and Outlook* Strong organizational and time management skills* Demonstrated initiative & ability to handle multiple priorities within deadlines* Commitment to accuracy & quality* Ability to manage highly confidential / proprietary information* Excellent verbal & written communication and listening skills; Strong interpersonal skil
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