Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting POST NUMBER: 427838
Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting
Location: Hybrid - Raleigh, NC
A well-established public company in the retail and distribution industry seeks a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting to join their financial reporting team. This hybrid role, based in North Hills, requires in-office presence 3-4 days per week (typically Tuesday to Thursday, plus one other day as needed). This position is ideal for a CPA with experience in SEC reporting or public company financial reporting who enjoys collaborative work and technical accounting challenges.
Position Overview:
The Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting will be responsible for executing financial reporting procedures, ensuring accuracy in SEC filings, and conducting technical accounting research to support compliance and accuracy in all reporting aspects. This role collaborates closely with the Manager of Financial Reporting & Compliance, contributing to period-end close, preparing reports for executive review, and assisting with SEC filings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform period-end financial reporting procedures, including preparation of consolidated cash flow, covenant calculations, and closing responsibilities.
- Coordinate and compile executive reporting packages, working with Corporate Accounting to finalize financial statements and provide analyses of balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow variances.
- Prepare journal entries and reconciliations in accordance with established schedules, ensuring accuracy by liaising with relevant personnel for corrections.
- Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404, maintaining updated process narratives and control matrices for financial close and reporting.
- Assist in preparing SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and relevant exhibits, ensuring all documentation is complete.
- Conduct technical accounting research and prepare technical memos for complex or unique transactions, staying informed of FASB and SEC updates and suggesting disclosure enhancements as needed.
- Support quarterly reviews and year-end audits, working closely with internal and external auditors.
- Participate in special financial reporting projects and additional analyses as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is highly preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in SEC reporting or financial reporting within a public company or relevant industry.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present findings clearly to various stakeholders.
Why Join Us:
This role provides the opportunity to develop expertise in financial reporting within a public company, alongside a dedicated team in a supportive hybrid work environment. With competitive compensation, growth potential, and a focus on collaborative success, this position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about financial accuracy and compliance.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
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