Job Description

Summary: The Senior Accountant of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting is primarily responsible for preparing and filing quarterly, annual, and other financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in addition to providing support to research and provide guidance with respect to complex technical accounting matters in support of the Manager and Director of Technical accounting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting and technical accounting, including 3 years of experience in a Big Four accounting firm. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to handle special projects as assigned, such as technical accounting research.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES may include, but are not limited to the following: (other duties may be assigned)

• Perform analytical reviews and interpretation of financial data and provide understandable explanations to non-financial business partners.
• Assist in the preparation and review of key external reporting deliverables (e.g., draft disclosures, Non-GAAP reporting reconciliations, Earnings Per Share calculations, supporting schedules).
• Assist in the preparation of financial statement analytics.
• Assist in the preparation of executive reporting packages including information for presentation to the Board and Audit Committee.
• Performance of research and data gathering related to SEC reporting requirements including benchmarking analysis.
• Prepare Quarterly and annual disclosure checklists.
• Perform technical accounting research and assist and/or prepare technical accounting memo’s on an as needed basis.
• Provide support in accounting for share based compensation and equity related accounting transactions.
• Prepare journal entries as needed and assigned account reconciliations on a period basis according to established schedule. Follow up with appropriate individuals for any needed corrections and prepares journal entries accordingly.
• Prepare and maintain schedules and supporting documentation needed for management, internal and external reporting, internal and external auditors, and SOX requirements.
• Assist in quarterly reviews/year-end audits with internal, external and recovery auditors.
• Assist in preparation and audit of local statutory audits.
• On an as-needed basis, provide support and assistance related to technical accounting projects, including adoption of new accounting standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Aptitude for systems (e.g., WDesk, Oracle, Microsoft Applications) and accounting process flows
• Strong analytical, organizational, conflict solving and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments, vendors and internal and external customers.
• Must be a team player who also works well independently. 
• Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations with respect to incentive calculations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both an oral and written manner
• Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to top management, external department heads, customers, clients and other employees. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university; two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CPA certificate preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. 

The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid. Required in-office 4 days a week (Raleigh, NC).

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