Specialist, Financial Reporting

Overview

The organization is seeking a Specialist to support accounting activities and the monthly close process.

Responsibilities

• Apply working knowledge of GAAP and how it is used within accounting processes.
• Understand control processes; work with internal and external auditors to provide requested information and support; assist with and perform annual risk assessments.
• Prepare accounting entries using source information, data models, financial system research, or other relevant data.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, general ledger research, and variance analysis.
• Review and document controls and accounting processes; identify opportunities to automate, improve efficiency, and streamline existing processes.
• Review and summarize accounting implications of documents, including contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
• Conduct technical research to understand business processes across the organization and implement accounting processes and controls.
• Support internal and external reporting processes, including:
  • Monthly preparation and quality control of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow)
  • Internal reporting packages
  • 10Q/10K disclosures

Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

• Licensed CPA.
• Minimum three years relevant experience (e.g., public accounting with a Big 4 or other top tier firm and/or corporate accounting / financial reporting).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Continuous improvement mindset; seeks ways to improve process efficiency and demonstrates flexibility in a changing environment.
• Positive attitude and inquisitive approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment; detail-oriented and self-directed; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on deadlines.
• Consistently prioritize safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Ability to embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• At least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or business.
• Advanced degree in accounting or business.
• Experience with financial tools including SAP, FCCS, BlackLine, Oracle, Nakisa, Tableau, Alteryx, Microsoft Suite (including Power BI) and/or SQL.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits include:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with generous employer contributions up to 9%.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, and life benefits.
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that support loved ones in all stages.
• Holistic wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health.
• Domestic and international space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
• Career development programs.
• Worldwide partnerships to support community service and innovative goals focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprint.
• Business Resource Groups to connect employees with common interests and promote inclusion.
• Recognition rewards and awards.
• Access to discounts, specialty savings, and voluntary benefits, including car and hotel rentals, and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.