The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant collects and analyzes financial data, ensuring that all reporting is in compliance with SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines. Prepares periodic financial statements required for external reporting. Being a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant prepares internal reports as required. Consolidates entries and accounts to be utilized in financial statements. In addition, Senior Financial Reporting Accountant researches accounting rules and regulations and makes recommendations regarding company policy. May provide support and assistance to external auditors. Requires a bachelor’s degree of Accounting or Finance. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Working as a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience.
Senior accountant – Financial Reporting Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior accountant – Financial Reporting to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Tag SEC filings with XBRL;
- Prepare SEC filings, involving quarterly and annual financial reports, proxy statements, 401k statements, and other required disclosures;
- Prepare monthly/quarterly close schedules;
- Perform controls around financial reporting;
- Create and maintain financial reports and chart of accounts;
- Develop process improvements to increase efficiency.
Requirements:
- Experience with Oracle is a plus;
- CPA preferred;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (3-5 years of accounting experience in a Corporate setting or public accounting is ideal);
- Proficient or advanced in Microsoft Excel and Word;
- Experience with extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) is a plus.