SEC Reporting Accountant

Responsibilities

• Perform various financial reporting procedures in conjunction with period close, including preparation of the consolidated financial statements, covenant calculations, and other closing responsibilities.
• Assistance with preparation of SEC filings, including working with other personnel and departments to obtain the appropriate input and supporting documentation.
• Perform technical accounting research, including knowledge of proposed rules, changes or interpretations issued by the FASB and SEC.
• Perform period, quarterly and year-to-date financial analytical reviews and provide explanations for variances.
• Prepare journal entries and assigned account reconciliations on a period basis according to established schedule. Follow up with appropriate individuals for any needed corrections and prepare journal entries accordingly.
• Produce reports for other departments and teams as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain schedules and supporting documentation needed for management, internal and external reporting, internal and external auditors and SOX requirements.
• Assist in quarterly reviews/year-end audits with internal and external auditors.
• Other financial reporting tasks or analysis as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and Accounting Systems/ERP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, conflict solving and negotiation skills.
• Extraordinary interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments, vendors and internal and external customers.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must be a team player who also works well independently.
• Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations with respect to accounting treatments.
• Must be able to read, analyze, interpret and comprehend financial reports, and legal documents.
• Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to top management, external department heads, customers, clients and other employees.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; and
• Certified Public Accountant license preferred; and
• 1-3 years related experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.