Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

Overview

A Senior Financial Reporting Accountant (SFRA) position is available within the Financial Operations team. This role combines business partnership, technical accounting, and financial reporting, with a focus on the accounting close related to software capitalization efforts. The SFRA acts as the primary finance liaison for software capitalization, collaborating closely with IT business partners to ensure accurate accounting, reporting, and recording of capitalizable software costs in the financial statements.

The role also involves technical accounting research and documentation on various accounting topics, as well as accounting, recording, and reporting of operating and finance leases.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and reporting activities related to software capitalization, including evaluating project agreements and determining appropriate accounting treatment.
• Perform technical accounting research and prepare documentation on GAAP and Statutory accounting requirements.
• Serve as the primary finance contact for IT capitalization projects by building strong relationships with IT project teams, business partners, and FP&A.
• Prepare lease-related journal entries, maintain lease accounting schedules, and support accounting treatment and implementation of new lease agreements and modifications.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and all assigned month-end activities.
• Perform accounting, reporting, and analysis related to fixed assets and prepaid assets.
• Prepare and review operating cash reconciliations.
• Support other departmental functions and responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, financial reporting, or related fields.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and build strong business partnerships.
• Experience researching, interpreting, and documenting accounting matters under both GAAP and Statutory accounting standards.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities; capable of independently managing assignments, exercising sound judgment, providing subject matter expertise, and identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented with a track record of driving initiatives to completion, adapting to changing priorities, maintaining exceptional attention to detail, and working a flexible schedule as business needs arise.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel; experience with Lawson and Hyperion is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $79,900 - $133,200 plus eligibility for an annual bonus program.
• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, flex days, and ten paid holidays.
• Company matching for charitable giving.

Location & Work Authorization

• This role requires candidates to be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and to maintain authorization throughout employment.
• Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided.

Additional Requirements

• As a remote-first organization, employees must have an internet connection meeting the following minimum standards:

  • Minimum speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload.
  • Internet type: Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
  • Satellite, cellular broadband, wireless technologies, or dial-up connections are not permitted.

• Candidates will be required to participate in video interviews and identity verification steps to ensure secure and fair hiring practices. Failure to comply may result in disqualification, withdrawal of job offers, or termination if fraud is discovered.