Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

Senior Accountant III, Financial Reporting

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant III, Financial Reporting is responsible for supporting the preparation, analysis, review, and timely delivery of accurate and comprehensive financial reporting. This position plays a key role in quarterly and annual close processes, financial statement preparation, external audit coordination, technical accounting research, internal controls, and reporting process improvements.

The role requires strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting practices, and accounting principles, along with the ability to analyze financial information, identify variances, and ensure the completeness and accuracy of reporting deliverables. The Senior Accountant III will work closely with accounting, consolidation, FP&A, tax, treasury, legal, and operational teams to gather and validate information required for financial reporting and audit activities.

This position will also maintain financial statements, disclosures, reporting packages, and supporting documentation within Workiva while helping improve reporting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency through automation and process enhancements. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, accountability, sound judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial reporting packages, financial statements, supporting schedules, account analyses, and related reporting deliverables in accordance with established deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial statements, disclosures, reporting packages, supporting schedules, and documentation within Workiva.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve quarterly and annual close checklists, reporting calendars, disclosure schedules, and financial reporting processes.
• Prepare and review financial statement tie-outs, disclosure checklists, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure reporting accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Support the preparation and coordination of external audits by developing audit schedules, compiling supporting documentation, responding to auditor requests, and assisting with audit inquiries.
• Perform quarterly and annual financial statement fluctuation and variance analyses, investigate significant changes, and provide clear explanations and supporting documentation.
• Research accounting and financial reporting matters and prepare documentation addressing U.S. GAAP, GASB, and other applicable accounting standards and requirements.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and implementation of accounting policies, financial reporting procedures, and documentation standards.
• Support internal controls over financial reporting by preparing control documentation, maintaining evidence, performing required control activities, and assisting with remediation efforts when necessary.
• Collaborate with accounting, consolidation, FP&A, tax, treasury, legal, and operational teams to obtain, validate, and analyze information required for financial reporting, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Review financial data and reporting outputs to identify discrepancies, unusual activity, or potential reporting issues and coordinate appropriate resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, eliminate inefficiencies, automate manual activities, and enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of reporting workflows.
• Support system implementations, reporting tool enhancements, acquisitions, debt transactions, special projects, and other finance and accounting initiatives as assigned.
• Assist with multi-entity and consolidated financial reporting activities, including the collection, analysis, and validation of information from various business units and entities.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready financial reporting documentation and ensure supporting evidence is retained in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor reporting deadlines and proactively communicate status, issues, risks, and required actions to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide accounting and financial reporting support to management and cross-functional teams as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial, operational, and business information and consistently demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Perform other accounting, financial reporting, and special project responsibilities as assigned.