Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting

Job Description: Senior Accountant – SEC Reporting

Position Overview

Robert Half is seeking Senior Accountant with extensive experience in SEC reporting and financial compliance for a publicly traded company here in Houston! The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the company’s financial reporting requirements align with SEC regulations, including the preparation of 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and other filings. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, strong analytical skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Enjoy a hybrid schedule, flexibility, and plenty of room to grow your technical accounting background! If interested, please apply or reach out directly to Ashli Travis at ashli.travis@roberthalf.com

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and filing of quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) reports, as well as other regulatory filings, in compliance with SEC requirements.
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A sections to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Stay current on updates to U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, assess their impact on the company, and provide recommendations for compliance.
• Support SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance efforts, ensure proper documentation of processes, and assist with internal and external audits related to financial reporting.
• Partner with legal, investor relations, and other internal departments to ensure consistent and accurate external financial communications.
• Assist with complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, leases, and other technical topics, to ensure proper application of standards.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the financial reporting process through technology adoption, automation, and workflow improvements.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a focus on SEC reporting at a publicly traded company or in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in financial reporting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills for the preparation and presentation of high-quality reports and communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or with Big 4 public accounting firms.
• Expertise in technical accounting research and application.
• Familiarity with investor relations and earnings release processes in a public company environment.

If you're interested, please apply or reach out directly to Ashli Travis at ashli.travis@roberthalf.com