Sr. Corporate Accountant, Compensation and Benefits

Heaven Hill Brands•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Accountant – Compensation & Benefits is responsible for supporting the accounting and financial reporting activities related to employee compensation, benefits, payroll-related accruals, and other employee-related liabilities for Heaven Hill’s U.S. and Global entities. This role ensures compensation and benefit-related accounting activities are recorded accurately and timely in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. This position operates within a multi-entity environment with recurring close deadlines, multiple payroll and benefit-related processes, and cross-functional coordination with Payroll, Human Resources, Shared Services, FP&A, and external partners. The role supports the monthly close process through preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and analysis related to compensation and employee benefit programs. The position plays a key role in maintaining balance sheet integrity, supporting audit readiness, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of compensation and benefit-related accounting processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in a multi-entity, global organization
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, accrual accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations
Experience supporting payroll, compensation, or employee benefit accounting activities
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems
Attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA or MBA
Experience with IFS (ERP system)
Experience in the distilled spirits industry

Responsibilities

Prepare and record journal entries related to compensation and employee benefit activities, including bonus accruals, PTO accruals, deferred compensation, insurance, and other employee-related liabilities
Prepare and maintain reconciliations for payroll and benefit-related balance sheet accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy
Analyze compensation and benefit-related expenses and investigate fluctuations or reconciling items as needed
Coordinate with Payroll, Human Resources, FP&A, and Shared Services to ensure compensation and benefit-related accounting activity is complete and accurate
Support administration and maintenance of the Concur expense management platform, including employee setup, expense types, approval workflows, accounting mappings, and issue resolution
Provide support and guidance related to expense reporting policies, reimbursement processes, and Concur functionality
Prepare supporting schedules, analysis, and documentation for financial reporting and management review
Support compliance with company accounting policies and applicable accounting standards
Support internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation, reconciliations, and analysis related to compensation and benefits accounting
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency within compensation and benefits accounting processes
Support implementation of process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardized procedures
Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives impacting compensation and benefits accounting