Senior Accountant (SEC Filing) (Chicago)

About Us:

ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA | FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and expanded its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone to innovate and enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes.

Job Overview:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. This role leads the preparation of external financial statements (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), supports internal and external audits, and drives accurate, timely month-end and quarter-end close processes. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical accounting expertise, and experience operating in a publicly traded or SEC-reporting environment. An active CPA is mandatory for this role .

Key Responsibilities:

SEC Reporting & External Filings

• Prepare and review Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings in accordance with SEC requirements.
• Draft financial statements, footnotes, MD&A support schedules, and disclosures.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX requirements.
• Coordinate with legal, FP&A, investor relations, and external auditors during filing cycles.
• Monitor emerging accounting pronouncements and assess impact on financial reporting.

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Prepare consolidated financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and equity rollforward.
• Perform technical accounting research and document accounting positions.
• Lead implementation of new accounting standards and policy updates.
• Prepare complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statement disclosures.

Month-End / Quarter-End Close

• Own critical areas of the close process to ensure timely reporting.
• Review reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Audit & Compliance

• Serve as primary liaison for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Prepare audit schedules, PBC (Prepared By Client) documentation, and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Support SOX compliance efforts, including documentation and testing of internal controls.
• Assist with internal audit requests and remediation efforts.

Qualifications:

• Active CPA (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 5–7+ years of senior accounting experience
• Experience in a publicly traded company or Big 4 public accounting firm preferred
• Direct experience preparing SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Experience supporting external audits
• Advanced knowledge of financial statement preparation and consolidation
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
• Understanding of SOX 404 compliance frameworks
• High attention to detail and strong analytical mindset
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound professional judgment and problem-solving ability
• Collaborative cross-functional partner
• Big 4 audit experience serving public company clients (preferred)
• Experience with complex accounting areas (revenue recognition, stock compensation, leases, business combinations) (preferred)

Benefits:

Medical & prescription coverage, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Disability coverage, HSA/FSA options, PTO based on tenure, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Caregiver Support & Employee Discounts.

Artificial Intelligence:

We use artificial intelligence to review and screen applications and materials. However, every candidate we move forward with is reviewed and selected, and all final hiring decisions are made by a member of our hiring team.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status.