What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. SEC Reporting and Technical Accountant position at Robert Half?
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior SEC and Technical Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate and timely SEC reporting, compliance with U.S. GAAP, and the preparation of high-quality financial statements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public accounting or public company financial reporting, coupled with exceptional technical accounting expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file SEC documents, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and company policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze information for financial statements, footnotes, and Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A).
- Stay current on U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, providing technical accounting guidance to support accurate financial reporting.
- Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.
- Coordinate with external auditors, managing audit requests and addressing queries related to SEC filings and technical accounting matters.
- Assist in the research and implementation of new accounting standards and provide recommendations for process improvements and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred).
- 3 or more years of relevant experience in public accounting (Big 4 or top-tier firm preferred) or in a public company’s financial reporting or technical accounting department.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial statement preparation.
- Experience with month-end close processes and coordinating with external auditors.
- Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel); experience with Workiva or similar reporting tools is a plus.
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000
