Payroll Accountant

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Manager, HR Accounting operations, you will be trusted to oversee critical accounting activities related to payroll, compensation, and HR-related financial reporting while serving as a key business partner across HR, Payroll Operations, Finance, Tax, and Global Reporting functions. This role combines hands-on accounting expertise with oversight responsibilities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvements onsite in Fort Worth, Texas.

IN THIS ROLE, A TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Interact proactively with HR, Payroll Operations, and Finance teams to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting of compensation-related activities in accordance with IFRS, the Alcon Accounting Manual, and company policies.

• Own the completion and review of monthly balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations for payroll, incentive compensation, deferred compensation, and global mobility accounts.

• Handle month-end close activities for assigned areas, including payroll accounting, STI accruals and true-ups, deferred compensation activity, and intercompany cross charges.

• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation prepared by senior accountants, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal controls.

• Oversee projects associated with posting and verifying financial transactions and performing reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records and reliable reporting.

• Manage accounting for global mobility activities, including cross-charge allocations to host countries and coordination with HR, tax, payroll, and external stakeholders.

• Support accounting for short-term incentive (STI) programs, including accrual calculations, true-ups, and payout reconciliations.

• Monitor and record deferred compensation activity, ensuring proper accounting treatment and balance sheet accuracy.

• Analyze payroll and HR-related financial data, identify variances, investigate discrepancies, and ensure appropriate general ledger impact across multiple legal entities.

• Collaborate with Regional and Global Financial Reporting teams, as well as internal and external auditors, to resolve accounting and reporting matters in a timely manner.

• Monitor compliance with accounting policies, IFRS standards, financial controls, and company procedures.

• Lead projects and identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and continuous process improvement to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Drive achievement of service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to HR Accounting activities.

• Ensure all accounting activities follow Alcon standards and policies, including the Alcon Accounting Manual, Financial Controls Manual, and Management Authorization Levels.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience Experience managing month-end close processes, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting activities.

PREFERRED:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP, internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit requirements.

• Experience in payroll, compensation, deferred compensation, global mobility, and HR accounting.

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Blackline, or ADP.

• Experience in a multinational or shared services environment.

• Ability to manage complex accounting processes, perform detailed reviews, and provide accounting guidance.

• Proven success partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance, Tax, auditors, and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience leading process improvements, automation initiatives, and cross-functional projects.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.

• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career.

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more.

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.