A.C. Walker
About A.C. Walker
A.C. Walker is a Senior Payroll Accountant with extensive experience in payroll and compensation analysis, currently working at Wedbush Securities since 2017. He has previously held positions at various firms, including Vantage Oncology and Houlihan Lokey, and has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Dayton.
Work at Wedbush Securities
A.C. Walker has been employed at Wedbush Securities as a Senior Payroll Accountant since 2017. In this role, Walker has successfully proposed and implemented a new accrual method for incentive payments. Additionally, Walker provides executives with detailed flux analysis and narratives related to compensation expense items. This position is based in Los Angeles, California, and has been held for over seven years.
Previous Experience in Payroll Accounting
Before joining Wedbush Securities, A.C. Walker held several positions in payroll accounting. Walker worked as a Senior Payroll Accountant - Consultant at Vantage Oncology for four months in 2016, and at Western Asset Management for six months in 2015. Walker also served as a Senior Payroll Accountant at Houlihan Lokey from 2011 to 2015, accumulating four years of experience in Los Angeles, California.
Education and Expertise
A.C. Walker earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Dayton, where studies included Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, and Finance. This educational background was completed over a four-year period from 2002 to 2006. The knowledge gained during this time supports Walker's expertise in payroll accounting and compensation analysis.
Career in Compensation and Benefits Analysis
Walker has experience in compensation and benefits analysis, having worked as a Compensation and Benefits Analyst at Scripps Networks Interactive from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, Walker served as a Senior Benefits Analyst - Consultant at Ares Management for three months in 2016. This experience contributes to a well-rounded understanding of payroll and benefits management.
Internship Experience
A.C. Walker completed an Inroads Internship at Duke Energy Corporation from 2003 to 2006. This internship provided foundational experience in a corporate environment, contributing to Walker's professional development prior to entering the payroll accounting field.