Accruals Analyst

Cushman & Wakefield

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About The Position

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 SarbanesOxley (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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting SOXcontrolled 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 compliancerelated functions
• Exposure to regulated environments involving paid leave legislation or accrualbased benefits

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 crossfunctional 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

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level