Norsk Hydro

Lead Accounting Analyst

Norsk Hydro

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Moon Township • Pennsylvania • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERPOracleTableau

About the role

  • Owns the Payroll and Benefits accounting processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with corporate policy and IFRS accounting standards
  • Leads and governs end‑to‑end processes across plants, ensuring consistent execution, strong controls, and standardized reporting
  • Accountable for monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to payroll and benefit programs (e.g., payroll postings/accruals, health benefits, retirement plans, incentive compensation)
  • Conducts technical accounting research, analyzes complex transactions, and develops well-supported recommendations and memos/whitepapers to document conclusions
  • Reviews and assesses contracts and agreements to determine the appropriate accounting treatment, identifying key terms, obligations, and risks in accordance with IFRS and internal policy; prepares clear documentation of conclusions and recommended actions
  • Partners closely with HR, Payroll, GBS Finance North America and India, and Plant finance organizations across multiple geographic locations
  • Drives transformation through process redesign, automation initiatives, and system enhancements in partnership with IT and Digital Finance teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in general ledger accounting, internal controls, or audit-related roles, ideally with payroll or benefits accounting exposure
  • A mix of public accounting and industry experience is preferred
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) strongly preferred
  • In‑depth knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP accounting standards, along with strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX)
  • Advanced proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, with exposure to payroll platforms including UKG
  • Strong data analysis skills with familiarity in reporting and visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
  • Experience with general ledger and reconciliation tools, including BlackLine or comparable systems
  • Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities, with the capacity to navigate ambiguity, assess risks, and develop clear, well‑reasoned recommendations.
Benefits
  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
  • Education Assistance
  • Bonus Plan Eligibility
  • Parental Leave
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll accountingbenefits accountinggeneral ledger accountinginternal controlsauditdata analysisIFRSU.S. GAAPcritical thinkingproblem-solving
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillstransformation management
Certifications
CPA