Accountant, External Reporting

About the Role

The Accountant, External Reporting is responsible for supporting the preparation and filing of the Company’s external financial reports and SEC filings. This position prepares financial statement disclosures, supporting schedules, analyses, and workpapers to help ensure external reporting deliverables are accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. The position works closely with members of the External Reporting team and cross-functional partners, including Investor Relations, Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and other business functions. The accountant supports and contributes to the preparation of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, quarterly earnings release materials, and other external reporting deliverables. This role also provides opportunities to develop technical accounting, financial analysis, SEC reporting, and project coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned financial statement disclosures, supporting schedules, analyses, and workpapers for the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, using Workiva.
• Support the preparation of quarterly earnings releases, earnings call materials, investor presentation support, and related analyses and workpapers.
• Gather, analyze, validate, and organize financial and non-financial information obtained from business units and corporate functions for inclusion in external reporting deliverables.
• Perform financial statement and workpaper tie-outs to verify the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of information across SEC filings, earnings releases, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and maintain assigned U.S. GAAP and SEC disclosure checklists, including documentation supporting disclosure conclusions.
• Assist with the preparation and validation of eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) for SEC filings.
• Perform basic accounting research related to financial reporting and disclosure matters and document findings under the guidance of senior team members.
• Coordinate with Investor Relations, Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and other business functions to obtain timely and accurate information for reporting and disclosure purposes.
• Prepare documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests related to assigned reporting areas.
• Assist with the review of the Company’s proxy statement, press releases, investor presentations, and other public disclosures for consistency with SEC filings and financial information.
• Maintain reporting documentation in accordance with the Company’s internal control and record-retention requirements.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve reporting processes, documentation, controls, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Support government surveys, special projects, ad hoc analyses, and other routine or non-routine assignments as requested by management.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to learn and effectively use financial reporting, consolidation, and document-management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• A minimum of 9 months of experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statements.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate financial analyses, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while seeking guidance on complex or judgmental matters.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work additional hours during quarterly and annual filing periods, as necessary.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet established reporting deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with individuals across functions and organizational levels.
• Ability to identify questions, unusual items, inconsistencies, and potential reporting issues and escalate them appropriately.

A Plus, but Not Required

• Experience with SEC filings, external reporting, or public-company accounting.
• Public accounting or large global company experience.
• Progress toward CPA certification or intention to pursue the CPA designation.
• Experience with Workiva, SAP S/4HANA, Hyperion, or similar financial reporting and consolidation systems.
• Familiarity with XBRL and Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Nitro PDF Pro, or similar document-management software.