SEC Senior Accountant

The SEC Senior Accountant (Senior External Reporting Analyst) is a member of the External Reporting team, a highly effective and motivated team that delivers the following results to the organization:

• Driving the external reporting process for 10-Ks and 10-Qs
• Research, implementation and education for new accounting and SEC pronouncements
• Internal consulting through researching and guiding stakeholders on technical accounting issues
• Continuously improving external reporting and accounting processes to gain efficiency and effectiveness
• Supporting senior management, investor relations, treasury, legal, corporate strategy & financial planning, compensation & benefits, corporate function leaders and external auditors
• Assist in the review of the Company’s proxy statements and investor materials

The position reports to: External Reporting Leader

Span of control: Individual contributor

 Assist in the completion of the quarterly process for SEC filings  

• Coordinate timing and communication of all tasks and events for SEC filing to OC personnel.
• Coordinate completion and review of all footnote disclosures and final document for filing
• Compile appropriate supporting documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy and fairness of disclosures, including SEC financial filings, investor relations presentations, and proxy statement.
• Monitor the regulatory environment for new and changing disclosure requirements.
• Review the XBRL tagging process for published external reporting documents.
• Assist with the review of footnote disclosures and final document for filing
• Review of non-GAAP measures for external measuring and prepare reconciliation to GAAP measures

Assist with accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards and SEC pronouncements

• Monitor the regulatory environment for new and changing accounting standards and interpretations.
• Research, review and implement new FASB and SEC pronouncements, including documentation of Company’s position
• Prepare and present quarterly reporting to Corporate Controller regarding changes in accounting standards and pronouncements
• Research and communicate accounting guidance based on technical accounting issues and/or disclosure related matters

Ownership of the accounting for assigned technical areas

• Analyze and provide insight for Consolidated balance sheet review and quarter analytics
• Assist in the review of the Company’s accounting policies, working with various stakeholders regionally
• Exemplify the team’s focus on continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements

Further develop working relationships with other departments

• Partners with various cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Consults with regional GFOR finance directors and corporate accounting leader on significant technical accounting matters. Provides recommendations and alternative views of the accounting treatment and accounting-related issues, and aligns on the final treatment for significant or complex items.
• Consults with legal, HR, Investor relations, Treasury and Corp FP&A on SEC regulatory and disclosure matters.
• Assist with the preparation of EPA financial assurance procedures

Experience:

• 5-7 years related experience (public accounting experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA preferred

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Accounting research skills and knowledge
• Exposure to SEC filing (e.g. footnote preparation)

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong communication skills – both interpersonal and written
• Thrives in a collaborative environment
• Ability to adapt to a changing and fast-paced work environment
• Aspiration to grow within the company
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills

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