Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Vaco
$95,000.00 - $115,000.00 / yr
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Oct 30, 2024
Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting Location: Hybrid - Raleigh, NC A well-established public company in the retail and distribution industry seeks a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting to join their financial reporting team. This hybrid role, based in North Hills, requires in-office presence 3-4 days per week (typically Tuesday to Thursday, plus one other day as needed). This position is ideal for a CPA with experience in SEC reporting or public company financial reporting who enjoys collaborative work and technical accounting challenges. Position Overview: The Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting will be responsible for executing financial reporting procedures, ensuring accuracy in SEC filings, and conducting technical accounting research to support compliance and accuracy in all reporting aspects. This role collaborates closely with the Manager of Financial Reporting & Compliance, contributing to period-end close, preparing reports for executive review, and assisting with SEC filings. Key Responsibilities: Perform period-end financial reporting procedures, including preparation of consolidated cash flow, covenant calculations, and closing responsibilities. Coordinate and compile executive reporting packages, working with Corporate Accounting to finalize financial statements and provide analyses of balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow variances. Prepare journal entries and reconciliations in accordance with established schedules, ensuring accuracy by liaising with relevant personnel for corrections. Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404, maintaining updated process narratives and control matrices for financial close and reporting. Assist in preparing SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and relevant exhibits, ensuring all documentation is complete. Conduct technical accounting research and prepare technical memos for complex or unique transactions, staying informed of FASB and SEC updates and suggesting disclosure enhancements as needed. Support quarterly reviews and year-end audits, working closely with internal and external auditors. Participate in special financial reporting projects and additional analyses as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is highly preferred. 3-5 years of experience in SEC reporting or financial reporting within a public company or relevant industry. Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present findings clearly to various stakeholders. Why Join Us: This role provides the opportunity to develop expertise in financial reporting within a public company, alongside a dedicated team in a supportive hybrid work environment. With competitive compensation, growth potential, and a focus on collaborative success, this position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about financial accuracy and compliance. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.