Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Job Description This job is on site in Knoxville, TN. This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting plays a key role in preparing, analyzing, and delivering accurate and timely financial statements and disclosures. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex financial data. The Senior Analyst partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. This position supports monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles; assists with audit activities; and contributes to process improvements that enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and consistency. Essential Job Functions Complete Sarbanes & Oxley compliance as it relates to monthly/quarterly/annual controls. Conduct financial analysis and reporting; prepare and review various financial reports across the company. Perform GAAP research on complex financial accounting issues. Assist annual audit with preparation of quarterly and annual financial documents supporting the company's external financial statement audit. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Functional Knowledge / Skill Set Functional Knowledge: Requires practical knowledge of technical and/or operational problems. Business Acumen: Applies operational business practices to improve efficiency. Leadership: Responsible for providing guidance for colleagues with less experience. Problem Solving: Identifies and solves complex problems. Impact: Executes objectives with impact on a range of activities within own team. Interpersonal Skills: Explains difficult or sensitive information to build consensus. Timeframe: Must meet near‑term targets and plan weekly and monthly. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; Accounting major preferred. Experience: 3‑5 years of relevant experience. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Military encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr