Arch Staffing
http://www.archstaffingandconsulting.com
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Financial Reporting Accountant
601 West 1st Avenue -Suite 1600 Spokane, WA 99201 US
Job Description
Financial Reporting Accountant
Job Description
The Financial Reporting Accountant, under the direction of the Financial Reporting Manager, will support accurate and timely reporting of the company’s financial information in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role assists in preparing both internal and external financial statements with regulatory bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Labor (DOL), along with the quarterly earnings release and other investor relations materials. Additionally, the role will have the opportunity to participate in more complex accounting transactions and projects, including researching and documenting technical accounting matters, identify best practices in implementation of new accounting standards, participate in internal controls documentation and compliance and assist in monthly accounting close activities.
Reporting:
Assist in preparing internal financial statements and other reports used in managing the business.
Prepare various sections of the quarterly earnings release and supplemental investor slides.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, other financial information, supporting reports and checklists for the Form 10-Q and 10-K filings.
Review disclosures of peers and other SEC filers for reporting practices and improvement opportunities.
Assist with reviewing iXBRL tagging in the 10-Qs and 10-K.
Assist, where necessary, in other filings with the SEC.
Assist with preparation of annual 401(k) and pension plan financials statements filed with the Department of Labor.
Assist with accounting research, implementation of new accounting and reporting standards (including the impact of ESG and other pending or future SEC reporting requirements), and preparation of technical memos, where appropriate.
Internal Controls and Audit Procedures:
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
Coordinate changes for internal control documentation, assist with annual SOC-1 reviews, and assist with review of newly implemented business controls.
Be a liaison between the accounting team and the internal and external auditors.
Provide information as requested by the internal and external auditors.
Monitor and track request lists by the internal and external auditors.
Review and maintain historical data in accordance with record retention policies.
Other Duties:
Grow knowledge, under management’s guidance, in accounting and reporting areas such as pensions, derivative transactions, equity compensation, EPS, etc.
Assist with merger and acquisition accounting, and associated valuation and reporting procedures.
Assist in process improvements that facilitate better controls and review of financial data.
Prepare selected monthly journal entries, where appropriate.
Maintain and reconcile selected balance sheet accounts, where appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in accounting from a four-year college or university.
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in the application of U.S. GAAP and assisting with drafting, auditing, or reviewing financial statement and disclosures for SEC filings.
SEC audit experience with a national/large regional accounting firm, or prior SEC reporting experience.
CPA licensed or in the process of obtaining a CPA license or comparable credential is preferred.
Strong accounting and analytical skills and a solid understanding of internal controls.
Working knowledge of the consolidation accounting process is preferred.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint are required.
Experience with an enterprise accounting systems and report writing tools are a plus.
Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience drafting technical accounting analysis and memos.
Strong organizational skills, the ability to operate in a fast-paced deadline driven environment, work effectively with individuals across the organization, and a keen attention to detail and self-review.
Flexible office work environment.
Ability to work in a remote/in-person team environment.
Less than two weeks of travel each year is expected.
Lifting items weighing less than 20 pounds
Bending for filing documents.
Ability to read and interpret written documentation.
Some mental/visual/physical fatigue from computer terminal use, reading technical accounting literature and financial statements.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid time off and additional voluntary benefits.
- Full-Time, direct-hire
- Hybrid Remote
- Travel: Less than two weeks of travel each year is expected.
- Salary Range: $69,000-$95,000
- Bonus Eligibility: bonus eligible, with a target value of 10% of salary.
- Location: Spokane, WA 99201, USA
Job Description
The Financial Reporting Accountant, under the direction of the Financial Reporting Manager, will support accurate and timely reporting of the company’s financial information in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role assists in preparing both internal and external financial statements with regulatory bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Labor (DOL), along with the quarterly earnings release and other investor relations materials. Additionally, the role will have the opportunity to participate in more complex accounting transactions and projects, including researching and documenting technical accounting matters, identify best practices in implementation of new accounting standards, participate in internal controls documentation and compliance and assist in monthly accounting close activities.
Reporting:
Assist in preparing internal financial statements and other reports used in managing the business.
Prepare various sections of the quarterly earnings release and supplemental investor slides.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, other financial information, supporting reports and checklists for the Form 10-Q and 10-K filings.
Review disclosures of peers and other SEC filers for reporting practices and improvement opportunities.
Assist with reviewing iXBRL tagging in the 10-Qs and 10-K.
Assist, where necessary, in other filings with the SEC.
Assist with preparation of annual 401(k) and pension plan financials statements filed with the Department of Labor.
Assist with accounting research, implementation of new accounting and reporting standards (including the impact of ESG and other pending or future SEC reporting requirements), and preparation of technical memos, where appropriate.
Internal Controls and Audit Procedures:
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
Coordinate changes for internal control documentation, assist with annual SOC-1 reviews, and assist with review of newly implemented business controls.
Be a liaison between the accounting team and the internal and external auditors.
Provide information as requested by the internal and external auditors.
Monitor and track request lists by the internal and external auditors.
Review and maintain historical data in accordance with record retention policies.
Other Duties:
Grow knowledge, under management’s guidance, in accounting and reporting areas such as pensions, derivative transactions, equity compensation, EPS, etc.
Assist with merger and acquisition accounting, and associated valuation and reporting procedures.
Assist in process improvements that facilitate better controls and review of financial data.
Prepare selected monthly journal entries, where appropriate.
Maintain and reconcile selected balance sheet accounts, where appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in accounting from a four-year college or university.
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in the application of U.S. GAAP and assisting with drafting, auditing, or reviewing financial statement and disclosures for SEC filings.
SEC audit experience with a national/large regional accounting firm, or prior SEC reporting experience.
CPA licensed or in the process of obtaining a CPA license or comparable credential is preferred.
Strong accounting and analytical skills and a solid understanding of internal controls.
Working knowledge of the consolidation accounting process is preferred.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint are required.
Experience with an enterprise accounting systems and report writing tools are a plus.
Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience drafting technical accounting analysis and memos.
Strong organizational skills, the ability to operate in a fast-paced deadline driven environment, work effectively with individuals across the organization, and a keen attention to detail and self-review.
Flexible office work environment.
Ability to work in a remote/in-person team environment.
Less than two weeks of travel each year is expected.
Lifting items weighing less than 20 pounds
Bending for filing documents.
Ability to read and interpret written documentation.
Some mental/visual/physical fatigue from computer terminal use, reading technical accounting literature and financial statements.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid time off and additional voluntary benefits.
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