Objective:
Prepare external SEC financial reports in accordance with all GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
The Accounting Senior fulfills an integral role of the Company, with responsibilities for external SEC Financial Reporting, US GAAP compliance, internal controls monitoring and compliance. The position requires a technically experienced accounting professional with previous SEC Reporting experience. The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting experience, excellent computer skills, great communication abilities, high ethical integrity and a commitment to teamwork and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare external financial reports in accordance with all GAAP and SEC regulations.
- Research and resolve accounting issues including evaluation of new accounting pronouncements to ensure GAAP compliance.
- Assist with the activities of both internal and external auditors.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
- Research accounting issues and develop the Company’s accounting policies and procedures, with emphasis on best-practices. Actively identify areas for improvements and lead implementations.
- Work closely with other Finance areas and throughout the Company to ensure appropriate accounting.
- Develop and update policies and procedures surrounding the financial reporting process.
- Participate in training and cross-training with accounting staff as needed. Be willing to develop skills across other departments within Finance (such as General Ledger, Tax, Internal Audit, Financial Planning etc.) in order to progress within the Company and continuously add value.
- Strive for continuous process improvements within and across the Finance Department.
Skills Required:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting
- Previous SEC Reporting experience required
- CPA certification – a plus
- Previous Public Accounting experience – a plus
- Three to five years of related experience
- Team player with good team-building skills
- Strong initiative to independently perform work
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Solid computer skills, including Excel and Word
- Clear and concise communication skills; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to work under pressure of deadlines