Accruals Analyst in Wakefield

The Accruals Analyst is responsible for the accurate collection, administration, analysis, and documentation of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual programs within a compliance driven organization. This role ensures PTO accruals are implemented in accordance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements, system design, applicable labor laws, and internal control requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. The Accruals Analyst partners with Client Services Account teams, Central Operations Support administrators, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, and HRIS teams to support regulatory adherence, audit readiness, and consistent application of accrual rules across multiple employee populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and administer PTO accrual policies for multiple employee groups, ensuring alignment with company policy, system configuration, and legal requirements.
• Interpret and document accrual rules, including eligibility, accrual rates, caps, carryover provisions, and usage guidelines.
• Maintain detailed documentation to support internal controls, SOX testing, and internal and external audit requests. Conduct regular pay period self-audits.
• Prepare accurate reports and reconciliations related to PTO accruals, balances, and changes in plan design.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve accrual discrepancies through data analysis and cross‐functional collaboration.
• Ensure PTO practices comply with applicable U.S. state and Canadian provincial paid leave laws and regulatory standards.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications and Smartsheet to track accrual logic, policy updates, and control evidence.
• Support process improvement initiatives to strengthen data integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance controls.
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, financial, and labor data.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex rules clearly.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet regulatory and audit deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting SOX‐controlled processes, internal controls, or audit environments.
• Familiarity with UKG Pro Workforce Management, including the Calculated Accruals Module.
• Prior experience in Human Resources, Payroll, HRIS, Finance, or compliance‐related functions.
• Exposure to regulated environments involving paid leave legislation or accrual‐based benefits.

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking and issue resolution.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Internal controls and compliance awareness.
• Cross‐functional collaboration.
• Professional judgment and confidentiality.

Working Conditions

• Minimal travel required (less than 5% annually).

Benefits & Compensation

Cushman & Wakefield provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $55,250.00 - $65,000.00.

Equal Opportunity Statement

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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