Financial Reporting Accountant (Remote - USA)

Overview

A growing technology organization is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to join their Accounting team. This role is critical in enhancing financial reporting, technical accounting, and compliance functions within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting and SEC reporting experience, thrive in collaborative settings, and take ownership of complex accounting matters while working cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and other SEC filings ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
• Prepare footnotes, cash flow statements, and statements of stockholders’ equity, including supporting workpapers
• Research, interpret, and document technical accounting issues; prepare technical accounting memos and position papers for complex and non-routine transactions
• Support accounting policy initiatives by drafting, updating, and implementing accounting policies and new accounting standards
• Monitor new and proposed accounting pronouncements and assess their impact on financial statements, disclosures, and business processes
• Assist in coordinating with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Partner with internal audit and business teams to support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, documentation, testing, and remediation activities
• Support SEC filing preparation in Workiva, including document updates and tie-outs
• Support the non-routine transaction review process, serving as a technical advisor to business, legal, tax, and finance partners
• Participate in M&A activities including purchase accounting, technical research, and transaction integration support
• Perform periodic technical accounting work related to goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived asset impairment testing
• Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting processes, controls, and documentation
• Perform ad hoc projects and special analyses as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA certification required
• 3-8 years of progressive accounting experience including technical accounting and SEC reporting
• Experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in a public company environment
• Experience with Workiva preferred
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset

Compensation & Benefits

Details on compensation and benefits were not provided.

Location

• Remote work available
• Job locations include Houston, Texas, USA and Madison, Alabama, USA