Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 161330 - New York, New York, United States

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join our SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting team in our New York office. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of a wide variety of financial and other reports, including quarterly SEC filings, the annual report, and the proxy statement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in US GAAP, SEC, and ERISA reporting, with experience in a Big 4 public accounting environment servicing consumer products or manufacturing clients.
 
If you are a detail-oriented, analytical thinker with a passion for financial reporting and analysis, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

What you will do: 

• Prepare and analyze SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) with XBRL tagging, and Benefit Plan financial statements (11-K, ERISA)
• Ensure compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Conduct research on technical accounting and business issues, sharing findings, ad-hoc analyses, and recommendations as needed
• Maintain and communicate current and new accounting policies to global finance team
• Coordinate and administer the global external audit
• Prepare reports, presentations, and analyses to communicate financial data to senior leaders

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in US GAAP, SEC, and ERISA reporting, preferably in a Big 4 public accounting environment servicing consumer products or manufacturing clients
• Experience with financial reporting software such as Workiva or Hyperion
• Strong technical accounting skills, including understanding of US GAAP and SEC regulations
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop solutions 

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA certification 

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $92 000,00 - $128 000,00 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year