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Phoenix, AZ
Senior Accountant Financial Reporting
Phoenix, AZ
Sauer-O'Kon
Phoenix, AZ
Senior Accountant Financial Reporting
  • Provide leadership in the development and improvement of the Company’s global accounting policy and procedures
  • As sist in the preparation of analytics provided to senior management
  • Provide training and work direction for new employees or those new to a task
  • Assist in providing audit support and in resolving audit inquiries
  • Monitor compliance with various debt and management agreements
  • Review disclosures of various public companies for reporting practices and improvements to Company disclosures
  • Develop processes and procedures
Dallas, TX
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting
Dallas, TX
Dach Group
Dallas, TX
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting
  • Key team member in the preparation of the Company's public reports including the quarterly supplemental analyst package and SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Form 4 etc.)
  • Manage stock based compensation reporting and compliance
  • Perceptive, self-starter with excellent problem solving abilities
  • Organized and have good attention to detail
  • Assist with the preparation of SEC filings including 10-Qs and 10-Ks
  • Prepare quarterly earnings per share and cash flow calculations
  • Help manage quarterly reviews and annual audit with external auditors
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Los Angeles, CA
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Dach-Jacobi
present
Los Angeles, CA
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, NY
present
  • Assist with the preparation of the SEC filings, including the 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K / Earnings Release, conference call scripts and support of the Proxy statement and reviewing the accuracy of XBRL tags
  • Assist with the preparation of accounting entries and documentation for specialized accounting transactions, including stock-based compensation, impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly reporting to Senior Management, the Board of Directors and the majority shareholder
  • Assist in creating and maintaining company internal policies and procedures
  • Assist in the research and interpretation of accounting guidance to determine accounting positions
  • Assist in the interpretation, communication, documentation and implementation of new accounting and reporting standards
  • Work effectively within the department and across departments
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
The Ohio State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Skills Skills
  • Exposure to SAP and consolidation systems highly desirable, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel in particular) products
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment
  • Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and applicable Financial Accounting Standards Board practices
  • Ability to demonstrate and master the core and job category competencies applicable for this role within the organization
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Proficient in monthly general ledger closing process and consolidations
  • Excellent documentation skills – attention to detail, rigorous work paper standards
  • Strong knowledge of SEC reporting, accounting principles, procedures, and internal controls
  • Strong attention to detail
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Senior Accountant Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist in the preparation and/or review of information included in financial statements, footnotes, MD&A and related information and schedules which are included in SEC filings
  • Interface with Company management, outside public accountants, corporate accounting, internal accounting, treasury and legal departments on an as needed basis
  • Assist in the identification and resolution of technical accounting issues by providing well documented technical accounting guidance and recommendations to management
  • Review disclosures of various public companies for reporting practices and improvements to Company disclosures
  • As sist in the preparation of analytics provided to senior management
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting;CPA license or working towards; 2 to 5 years experience, preferably in a corporate environment
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Senior Accountant Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor degree in accounting or finance with coursework in intermediate and advanced accounting
  • CPA license or a progression toward the license is required
  • 3-5 years of financial accounting experience
  • 2-3 years of public accounting experience will be beneficial
  • Experience with automated financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft), including a general ledger
  • Exposure to consolidations, currency translation and international accounting and reporting issues would be viewed favorably
  • Experience in the investment management industry would be viewed favorably
  • Strong organizational skills combined with good interpersonal skills
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Key team member in the preparation of the Company's public reports including the quarterly supplemental analyst package and SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Form 4 etc.)
  • Assist tax reporting team on an as needed basis in preparation of tax related reporting requirements
  • Real estate accounting and SEC experience preferred
  • B.A. degree in Accounting or Finance (preferably 2-3 year CPA)
  • Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
  • Yardi experience a plus
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist with the preparation of SEC filings including 10-Qs and 10-Ks
  • Prepare quarterly earnings per share and cash flow calculations
  • Assist with management and coordination of SOX compliance
  • Provide support to accounting and finance in following accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls related to financial reporting
  • Help with accounting related projects or special projects as needed
  • Research and interpret GAAP and SEC guidance
  • Strong knowledge of SEC reporting, accounting principles, procedures, and internal controls
  • Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines and competing priorities
  • Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels and to consistently display a high level of professionalism
  • Professional integrity, initiative, dependability, and commitment to excellence
  • Ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting and reporting rules and regulations
  • 3 or more years of public accounting experience or a mix of public accounting and corporate financial reporting/accounting experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field required
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Senior Accountant Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare 10K & 10Qs SEC filings
  • Review technical accounting memo
  • Assist in special projects & ad hoc financial reporting
  • Develop processes and procedures
  • 3 years experience in technical accounting
  • Public Accounting experience strongly preferred
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare the Forms 10-Q/10-K, including preparation of work papers and disclosure checklists. Assist with review of the eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) exhibit for Ameriprise Financial
  • Provide external auditors with supporting work papers to complete quarterly reviews and annual audits
  • Monitor changes in accounting guidance and new transactions/events and work with business partners to update disclosures in a timely manner. Perform review of peer company disclosures
  • Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and analysis review including: Preparation of periodic regulatory reports, Maintenance and testing of PeopleSoft report, Assistance with ad-hoc projects, as assigned
  • Bachelor degree in Accounting
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience
  • 2 years of experience working with SEC disclosures and reporting requirements
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word and Excel)
  • Previous financial services experience; Big 4 audit or similar experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
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Senior Accountant Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Maintain financial statement disclosure footnote library for Retail Mutual Funds, Collective Trust Funds, 529 Plans, Annuities and Life products and all other products
  • Coordinate annual review of footnote library with internal and external business partners. Prepare financial statement footnote disclosures for all funds for each reporting cycle
  • Research questions and comments and communicate disclosure decisions to the Financial Reporting department
  • Learn Separate Account structure and its connection to Corporate Accounting
  • Understand Separate Account Registrants and related products
  • Learn SAI's, Annuals and Prospectuses and the related reporting requirements
  • Assist in providing audit support and in resolving audit inquiries
  • Assist with the review of financial statement data and draft process
  • Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience
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Senior Accountant Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • 3+ years of public accounting experience at Big 4 or mid-tier firm
  • SEC Reporting a PLUS
  • Real Estate knowledge is a plus
  • High level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP is required
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare monthly schedules supporting the company close
  • Assist in preparation of financial statements and footnotes used in quarterly SEC filings
  • Analyze various accounts and prepare certain monthly consolidation-level entries
  • Work with external auditors
  • Document internal controls supporting the financial reporting process
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • 3-5 busy seasons in public accounting
  • CPA obtained or in process
  • Ability to interpret and communicate positions on complex accounting policies & contracts
  • Excellent communication & presentation skills (oral and written)
  • Strong analytical ability & intellectual curiosity
  • An appreciation for a collaborative culture that is not title driven
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Complete applicable monthly and quarterly reporting requirements by compiling, reviewing, and analyzing requested financial information
  • Prepare and review worksheets, monthly variance commentary and analyze a range of accounts to verify accuracy, identify business trends or problem areas
  • Compile, submit and review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts to ensure compliance with GAAP and NBCU account reconciliation requirements
  • Record and report financial transactions and prepare monthly statements of the organization’s official financial records
  • Assist with applicable ad hoc projects and requests
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Senior Accountant Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Review annual and semi-annual financial reports, including notes to financials, portfolio of investments, performance calculations and all supporting work papers. Review shareholder reports and review and check financial/accounting data for accuracy
  • Partner with external auditors, tax, legal, internal audit, graphics vendor, accounting and product areas during the preparation of reports and filings
  • Support procedural changes and/or system solutions to assimilate new or enhanced products and services. Reconcile and resolve reporting issues related to new investment types or issues on more complex funds to ensure that financial reporting is accurate and shareholder reports are filed within SEC deadlines
  • Ensure that the financial reporting needs are met for new products or initiatives by researching and analyzing relevant reports
  • Implement accounting and reporting policies and procedures
  • Provide training and work direction for new employees or those new to a task
  • At least 3-5 years of industry experience (public/private)
  • Experience with accounting systems and/or reporting systems (FundSuite, Invest One)
  • Ability to build relationships and work well with multiple business partners
  • Highly organized. Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines, highly motivated and self-directed
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • CPA or actively pursuing
  • Knowledge of SEC filings and share-based compensation accounting
  • Excellent communication & detail oriented
  • Energy industry is a plus
  • Stock-based compensation accounting
  • EPU/ EPS calculations and footnote disclosure
  • Monthly financial reporting, financial analysis, variance analysis, trend analysis, etc
  • Technical and SEC accounting support
  • Accounting policy drafting
  • Financial statement compilation as well as related footnotes and MD&A disclosures
  • Internal control over external reporting & SOX compliance
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist in the preparation and review of information included in financial statements, footnotes, MD&A and related information and schedules which are included in SEC filings
  • Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly analytics provided to Leadership
  • Monitor and assess the impact of FASB, EITF and SEC newly released financial accounting regulations and pronouncements and assist in the implementation of accounting and reporting related to new pronouncements
  • Interface with Company management, outside public accountants, corporate accounting, treasury and legal departments, among others, on an as needed basis
  • Assist in the assessment and review of financial controls
  • Assist in the identification and resolution of technical accounting issues by providing well-documented technical accounting guidance and recommendations to management
  • Provide leadership in the development and improvement of the Company’s global accounting policies and procedures
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA license or working towards
  • 2 to 5 years’ experience, preferably in a corporate environment; public accounting experience a plus
  • Self-motivated and proactive individual with a strong work ethic
  • Very well organized, detail oriented, will need to track own progress on a number of tasks
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Technical MS skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the accounting of complex transactions typically associated with advanced accounting such as verifying the accuracy of journal vouchers and accounting classifications assigned to various records; processing and summarizing financial transactions; preparing income and balance sheet statement; assisting in the preparation of financial reports (e.g., for shareholders, policy owners, regulatory authorities and management) and state and federal tax returns
  • Works with both internal and external sources to ensure proper reporting of financial data
  • Completes and provides a complete analysis of accounting topics relevant to the area
  • Identifies, researches and recommends solutions to areas of concern in relation to accounting information
  • Seeks out potential areas of improvement (for example, workflow, automated processes), by documenting business processes, identifying controls and deficiencies, testing identified controls, and mapping internal financial statements to business processes
  • Develops nonstandard reports and statements utilizing multiple processes for data gathering
  • Prepares information for use by a various levels of management
  • Reviews and analyzes budget to actual variances and related operation reporting for management
  • Assists with the preparation of the annual budget
  • May be responsible for the quarterly and annual preparation and review of International Financial Reporting Standard results
  • May have supervisory responsibilities, or review work or train other accountants
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements
  • Perform accounting for complex and unique transactions
  • Research authoritative accounting guidance in accordance with U.S. GAAP
  • Develop corporate accounting policies and procedures and implement new accounting pronouncements
  • Acts as a key point of contact for the external auditors and provide audit coordination and support
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required. CPA, preferred
  • Advanced analytical and technical accounting skills
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare quarterly 10-Q’s and annual 10-K’s
  • Prepare consolidated and segment level P&L analyses to support SEC filings, including quarterly earnings releases
  • Assist investor relations with preparation of quarterly earnings releases, legal department with preparation of annual proxy statement, and benefits team with preparation of annual 401(k) financial statements
  • Review and validate all financial data reported externally (e.g., presentations, scripted remarks, etc.)
  • Continuously drive process improvements within the team and support cross-functional initiatives
  • Assist with technical accounting research, inclusive of evaluating new GAAP or SEC reporting requirements. Summarizes results of accounting research to management
  • Assists manager with training of less experienced accountants and facilitates cross-training among the team. Assists in prioritizing work and coordination of special projects or audits. Informs and advises management on issues, seeking assistance to escalate issues as appropriate
  • Lead / support cross-functional projects
  • Perform other duties that may be requested by management
  • Financial reporting or general accounting at a professional level, including external or internal reporting, journal entries, and/or account reconciliation (3 years)
  • Specialization in SEC Reporting or public accounting experience preferred
  • Experience with Workiva / Webfilings preferred
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, NY Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist with the preparation of the SEC filings, including the 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K / Earnings Release, conference call scripts and support of the Proxy statement and reviewing the accuracy of XBRL tags
  • Attend and participate in all Disclosure Committee meetings
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly debt covenant reporting to debt holders
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly reporting to Senior Management, the Board of Directors and the majority shareholder
  • Assist in creating and maintaining company internal policies and procedures
  • Assist in the research and interpretation of accounting guidance to determine accounting positions
  • Assist in the interpretation, communication, documentation and implementation of new accounting and reporting standards
  • Assist with the preparation of accounting entries and documentation for specialized accounting transactions, including stock-based compensation, impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets
  • Support various internal controls activities and the implementation of Sarbanes - Oxley 404 compliance requirements
  • 2-3 years of public accounting or 3-4 years relevant industry experience
  • Strong understanding of SEC financial reporting requirements
  • Ability to perform critical analysis and thinking, prioritize and problem solve
  • Ability to work under pressure and multi task with time sensitive constraints
  • Proactive individual who can work in a dynamic, fast-paced and evolving environment
  • Work effectively within the department and across departments
  • Desire to identify and implement process improvement opportunities
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong attention to details and analysis
  • Ability to analyze and recommend and execute solutions to problems
  • Ability to adapt in a changing environment
  • Computerized systems and personal computer proficiency (MS Office, Essbase )
  • Accounting control procedures, development and documentation
  • Ethics, integrity, honesty and dedication
  • Ability to work without close supervision; initiative
  • Strong Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) / Life & Health insurance regulatory reporting knowledge
  • Experience in Life & Health reinsurance accounting and financial reporting
  • Experience in the preparation of Financial Statements and related schedules a plus
  • Financial analysis techniques, PeopleSoft general ledger and Essbase reporting,
  • Minimum of 2+ years related experience in the life insurance industry with specific experience in reinsurance accounting and financial reporting
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft applications, Essbase
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Senior Accountant Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare and review monthly reporting packages for management
  • Prepare and review reporting packages for the quarterly board meeting
  • Prepare and review reporting required under third party agreements
  • Review monthly and quarterly external reporting for lenders
  • Monitor compliance with various debt and management agreements
  • Facilitate client assistance requests from auditors for external audits
  • Assist with preparation/review and issuance of audited annual GAAP financial statements
  • Assist with review and footnote disclosure for external audits
  • Prepare ad hoc reporting requests from management, lenders, and other third parties
  • Provide assistance in researching accounting guidelines in regards to specific transactions to determine GAAP treatment and draft memos summarizing accounting conclusions
  • Assist with the balance sheet forecasting process
  • Oversee one (1) to two (2) intern(s)
  • May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned
  • Two (2) to three (3) years of accounting/financial reporting experience
  • Strong computer skills including advanced use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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Senior Accountant Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the preparation of financial statements and global consolidations in accordance with GAAP
  • Preparation of sections of the quarterly SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K (earnings release) and annual Form 10-K in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
  • Review financial disclosures in the annual report and other related filings
  • Drive process improvement and identify opportunities for cost savings
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for financial reporting activities, and their continuous improvement process including automation and acceleration
  • Prepare monthly closing journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Provide support as needed to external auditors
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • At least 8+ years of relevant experience in a commercial business environment
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist other members of the Finance team to maintain and update existing Sarbanes-Oxley 404 documentation
  • Prepare various equity analyses and calculations
  • Research and prepare technical accounting memos and footnote support for new and proposed accounting standards. To accomplish this, the individual will be expected to keep current on accounting and financial regulatory developments in order to ensure compliance with current reporting and disclosure requirements
  • Provide direct support on various special projects for accounting and financial reporting implications
  • Microsoft Office, including advanced knowledge of Excel. Working knowledge of SAP a plus
  • Advanced analytical, organization, written and communication skills
  • Strong command of internal controls guidance and related documentation
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting or finance; CPA a plus
  • Minimum of 3 years practical experience in accounting; public accounting a plus
  • Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to work on multiple concurrent tasks
  • Proficiency in general ledger software application (Hyperion Financial Management consolidation a plus)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Demonstrated ability to make decisions using sound judgment
  • Demonstrated strong commitment to deliver timely results
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple deliverables simultaneously
  • Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and environments
  • Strong knowledge in use of MS Excel including Macros and Pivot tables
  • Minimum 4 years of related business experience in the Health / Life Insurance Industry
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Senior Accountant Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead preparation of the Company’s external SEC filings, including, but not limited to, Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K
  • Prepare journal entries for equity compensation and assist the accounting, legal and HR teams with administration of equity plans
  • Lead the administration of the Internal Financial Reporting system (Business, Planning and Analysis – “BPC”) including
  • Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting
  • Experience with BPC, Hyperion, or other relevant financial reporting system desired
  • Proficiency in MS Office – expertise in Excel, financial modeling and scenario/sensitivity analysis
  • Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
  • Ability to review and analyze financial statements with a solid understanding or financial concepts and applications
  • Strategic thinker with excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
  • Ability to work independently and identify information and/or resources needed to complete assignments
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • This position reports to the Controller
  • Maintains compliance in areas of state taxes, business licenses, and property tax
  • Supports month, quarter, and year end close processes, prepares journal entries for GL input, account reconciliations, and fixed asset records
  • Prepares variety of financial reports including the trial balance, balance sheet, income statement, and revenue recognition
  • Inputs monthly actuals and forecasts into Hyperion, submits to Corporate
  • Supports the Controller in completion of all L-3 required financial reports, including required SOX related testing, and ICFR/narrative reviews and updates
  • Participates in corporate audits and regulatory compliance in all accounting areas. Participates and supports Financial EAC preparation and reviews
  • Completes Financial Planning and Analysis for monthly and quarterly Corporate Business Reviews
  • Provides year end 10k Tax Supplement worksheet back up/support
  • Provides year end tax package support
  • Provides backup support for other members of the department as required
  • IND
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Senior Accountant Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • You have a university degree in economics or you successfully finished your vocational training in accounting
  • You have multiple years of experience in external accounting and a good working knowledge of SAP R/3 FI
  • With your excellent English and German communication skills you will fit right into our intercultural team
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ability to travel 10%, including internationally
  • MS/MA Master's Degree
  • A minimum of five (5) years working in a corporate accounting environment or public accounting experience
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience leading a team and longer term projects with strong management skills
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Senior Accountant Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong written and oral communication skills both internally and with external parties
  • Ability to evaluate processes and controls to develop recommendations to enhance
  • Ability to work effectively with associates from across the Group Profit Center and with Corporate
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and Statutory accounting principles including experience in the preparation and filing of quarterly and annual statutory statements and related schedules
  • Group Insurance Industry knowledge
  • Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Access and the use OLAP software such as Essbase
  • Knowledge of accounting/internal control procedures development and documentation
  • Working knowledge of Peoplesoft General Ledger and Accounts Payable Modules an asset
  • Working knowledge of mainframe IT systems an asset
  • Minimum 4 years of related business experience in the Insurance Industry
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Involvement with recording, controlling, analyzing, and reporting the Firm's results of operations and/or financial condition. This will include the communication of financial information to all levels of the organization
  • Month-end financial close, including reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts, documenting performance of internal controls, and assisting with the year-end audit process
  • Build, maintain, and leverage relationships to gather critical information and influence key decisions. This involves communication and coordination both within and outside the organization
  • Analyze, document, and monitor financial processes and controls related to the Firm's business cycles
  • Proactively identify efficiencies and control improvements, propose solutions to key stakeholders, and drive implementation of solutions
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand financial concepts and analyze financial data. Inform and educate other business areas as to the financial impacts of potential business decisions they are responsible for making
  • Associate may participate in and/or lead cross functional teams responsible for implementing finance business objectives
  • A Bachelor's degree is required, with emphasis in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
  • 4+ years of relevant experience is required
  • Financial services or brokerage industry experience preferred
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks/projects, while also completing regular responsibilities, working effectively independently and team environment
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with internal and external parties including associates, leaders, and business partners
  • Ability to make decisions; communicates and appropriately defends beliefs and opinions, summarizing complex concepts and clearly communicate to Firm leadership
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles, including financial statements
  • Strong analytical skills to aid in the development of business insights and inform business decisions
  • Strong communication skills to develop and deepen business relationships across all levels of the firm
  • Proactively researching issues, analyzing business processes and developing more efficient and effective procedures
  • Ability to adapt to change, think strategically and drive for results
  • Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office is required
  • Understanding of PeopleSoft Financials is a plus
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Converse Senior Accountant Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support the Financial Reporting team in preparing the Converse consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This includes preparing and reviewing month-end account reconciliations, performing financial statement analytical procedures, and preparing financial statement disclosures
  • Learn about the Converse/Nike chart of financial accounts and how the chart of accounts evolves as the business grows. Support the management and organization of the master data that is captured in the general ledger chart of accounts
  • Learn and develop a proficiency in the use of the company’s SAP ERP system and other reporting and analytical tools
  • Research and analyze the impact of accounting issues and proposed business transactions, including consolidation/VIE’s, derivatives/hedge accounting, revenue recognition, and lease accounting. Analyze the impact to Converse of implementing new and emerging accounting standards. Develop strategies to embed new policies and practices within the organization with the objective of maintaining and improving the internal control environment
  • Review and recommend changes to existing processes to enhance internal controls and improve efficiency
  • Grow to understand the legal entity organization structure and the Converse / Nike business model and how the business’ organization structure affects the accounting and financial reporting issues
  • Participate in special projects, such as analyzing the impact of tax planning strategies and implementing new finance technology tools
  • At least 2-4 years of experience in a Big Four Accounting Firm; CPA preferred
  • Industry experience with a Fortune 500/multinational consumer products company is preferred but not required
  • Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting
  • Self-motivated, detailed and deadline-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with varying priorities. Ability to remain organized in a fast-paced environment at a growing company
  • Commitment to quality and a commitment to own the issues and ensure their successful resolution
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assists in preparation of SEC filings
  • Performs and concludes on technical accounting research
  • Prepares and analyzes financial statements
  • Analyzes general ledger accounts and resolves discrepancies
  • Assist with managing the external auditor’s engagement fieldwork team
  • Current on accounting industry issues/changes
  • Assists with the preparation of the Quarterly Results Package, Auditor Package and other reports/presentations
  • Prepares the complex journal entries and reconciliations, including equity and share based compensation
  • Reviews and validates schedules/reconciliations required by Sox testing or external auditors
  • Prepares other returns, surveys or reports, as needed on an ad hoc basis
  • Maintenance of corporate accounting policies and procedures
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
  • 2-3 years Big 4 CPA firm experience, preferably in a large company / SEC environment (1 year as Senior preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC Reporting, Internal Controls, Sox
  • General knowledge of all finance areas, including treasury, tax, cost accounting, general ledger accounting, stock plan administration
  • General knowledge of WD business operations, reporting and internal control environment
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and in large group situations with both peers and management
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal personnel and/or external contacts
  • Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints from employees, senior management, governmental or regulatory agencies, and auditors
  • Maintain strict confidentiality as required by law/regulation/company policy on financial performance/data
  • Conduct business in ethical manner
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Senior Accountant Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Planning and execution of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for external use including preparing financial statements and supporting notes for SEC filings (Form 10-K and 10-Q). Ensuring all disclosures in the company’s financial statements are accurate and properly supported
  • Perform XBRL tagging of the financial statements
  • Maintaining communication with corporate and regional finance personnel to review data submitted for completeness and accuracy. Partner with other finance groups, treasury, tax, legal, investor relations and financial planning to obtain appropriate information to complete regulatory filings
  • Identify and improve our existing financial reporting and close processes
  • Keeping up to date with the latest regulatory accounting disclosure requirements. Prepare GAAP checklist to ensure financial statements are accurate and complete
  • Responsible for documenting and maintaining SOX related documentation related to areas of responsibility
  • Support the Treasury Department through the preparation of debt covenant compliance calculations
  • Prepare other regulatory filings, as necessary
  • Assist the external auditors with their review/audit procedures over financial reporting
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis
  • Degree in Accounting/Finance
  • CPA designation or CPA candidate
  • Big 4 or prior SEC experience preferred
  • Technical accounting policy aptitude required; ability to research accounting issues and communicate the resolution and impact through written documentation
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines
  • Highly motivated individual, self-starter that takes ownership of projects and tasks
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Microsoft Word and Excel experience required
  • Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and WDesk/Webfilings is a plus
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • 5+ years’ experience in finance/accounting
  • Expertise with U.S. GAAP standards, especially in the application and accounting consolidations, cash flows, acquisitions, disposals, debt and equity accounting
  • Hands-on knowledge in preparing and/or assisting with schedules for the external audits
  • Knowledge in preparing consolidated financial statements
  • Able to prioritize and manage tasks/assignments
  • Working with other accounting groups for various projects
  • An ability to assist with the preparation of Australian IFRS reporting, including journal entries and supporting schedules/rollforwards
  • Preparing various investment/equity journal entries
  • Experience in working in a Sarbanes Oxley environment and using Hyperion
  • 2-3 years’ of experience working in a big 4 accounting firm
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Must have CPA professional accounting designation
  • Four or more years of relevant experience in a technology company and/or audit firm, with at least some experience in a public accounting firm preferred
  • Experience with the Big Four accounting firms preferred – will be communicating w/ auditors
  • Experience in analyzing, auditing and/or compiling financial information for financial statements
  • Solid oral and written communication skills including business writing skills
  • Robust working knowledge of Excel and other business software
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Preparing the assigned journal entries
  • Reconciliation and analysis of assigned accounts
  • Update commercial platforms
  • Produce the departments monthly financial reporting
  • Prepare reporting for the grants received
  • 5 years of relevant accounting experience in a fast paced environment
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • 40% Financial Reporting
  • Ability to work well with other team members
  • Ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines
  • Ability to work with strict confidentiality
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare and post journal entries, perform account analyses and reconciliations
  • Generate internal financial statements
  • Perform monthly closing responsibilities
  • Assist in review financial information for quarterly and annual reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • Train and assist staff with accounting procedures and problem solving
  • Assist in organizing the monthly closing process, including: preparing monthly schedules and coordinating schedule with other departments
  • Assist in preparation of the FERC form 2
  • Generate accruals, estimates, etc recorded during the monthly close
  • Regular attendance is considered an essential job function
  • Train and guide less experienced team members
  • Work on special projects and requests
  • Perform other quarterly/annual projects, such as ; providing information for the annual budgeting process; assisting the Company’s external auditors with quarterly/annual reports; and
  • Providing information for the FERC Form2 for the Public Service Commission annual report
  • A minimum of three years of Corporate Accounting/Financial Reporting on-the-job experience or equivalent experience
  • Two years of experience in journal entry preparation, financial statement review, and with the monthly closing process or equivalent experience
  • One year of on-the-job experience using SAP and/oracle or equivalent experience, preferred
  • Knowledge of the SAP and/or Oracle system, preferred
  • Knowledge of SEC rules and regulations for quarterly and annual filings
  • Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
  • Ability to perform analytical reviews of financial results
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Significant relevant experience in fast paced accounting department
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze financial statements
  • Proficient in monthly general ledger closing process and consolidations
  • Proven proficiency in the use of Windows software programs (i.e. Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)
  • Foreign currency translation and FX hedge accounting beneficial; and SEC/XBRL reporting background a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
  • Proven leadership and networking skills
  • Dedicated team player with innovative mind-set to develop and implement internal process improvements
  • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals with little supervision
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Excellent documentation skills – attention to detail, rigorous work paper standards
  • Able to research and apply technical accounting concepts (thorough knowledge of GAAP)
  • Able to understand and comply with XBRL requirements and other SEC reporting rules
  • Exposure to SAP and consolidation systems highly desirable, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel in particular) products
  • Self motivated and strong organizational skills
  • 3 to 6 years experience with public/private mix
  • Current relevant experience in preparation and review of SEC filings in multinational environment
  • Large public accounting company experience
  • Exposure to complex technical accounting issues – impairments, defined benefit plans, discontinued operations, acquisition and divestiture accounting
  • Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assisting in the preparation of all quarterly and annual reporting requirements to owners and lenders, including the details forming the basis of the financial statements and disclosures, covenant compliance and MD&A
  • Assisting in the preparation of all quarterly and annual presentations, including internal reporting packages for the Controller and CFO, as well as presentations for the Audit Committee and lenders
  • Assisting in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual statements of cash flows, comprehensive income and statements of stockholders equity
  • Assisting in the accounting for topics such as, equity-based compensation transactions, equity components, intangible assets, goodwill and debt as part of the monthly close process
  • Assisting with acquisition accounting and accounting integration efforts
  • Assisting in the company’s common stock, goodwill and intangible valuations prepared by third-party specialists
  • Interfacing with the external auditors on accounting issues in support of the company's reporting and disclosure positions
  • Monitoring of the activities of all accounting standard setting bodies, i.e., FASB, IASB, SEC, AICPA, EITF, etc., and assisting in the evaluation of the impact on the company's policies and financial statements
  • Assisting in the review, validation and documentation of global accounting policies and procedures in compliance with all accounting and reporting standards
  • Performing research of technical accounting issues regarding the company's evaluation of technically complex transactions and special accounting projects
  • Assisting in the preparation of all international subsidiary statutory financial statements
  • 2 - 4 years of progressive accounting experience
  • CPA or candidate strongly preferred
  • Detail oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work with varying levels of employees and senior management
  • PeopleSoft or other financial system experience is a positive, but not required
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • 3-5+ years of experience in Accounting that directly aligns with specific responsibilities of position
  • Ability to prioritize and manage workload as necessary to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated integrity and professionalism
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist with the external financial reporting process which includes preparing the consolidated financial statements and footnotes using Workiva Wdesk to ensure timely delivery of financial information to the SEC (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, etc), executive management, the board of directors, our lenders and other relevant parties
  • Perform the monthly consolidation of our financial results which includes the oversight of our close process, preparation of journal entries including intercompany eliminations, and preparation of monthly presentations for internal reporting purposes
  • Prepare the cash flow and equity statements along with supporting detail, as well as footnote disclosures
  • Assist with the quarterly reviews and annual audit procedures performed by our external auditor, including responding to auditor information requests
  • Compile and analyze revenue backlog for internal analysis, external financial reporting, as well as in preparation for the adoption of ASC 606
  • Perform technical accounting research for transaction-related events and preparing technical accounting whitepapers
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
  • 2 - 3 Years of accounting experience, public accounting and/or financial reporting experience preferred
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience successfully managing multiple projects and meeting specific closing deadlines
  • A strong sense of personal responsibility for providing timely and accurate reporting and willingness to go the extra mile