Financial Reporting Accountant

Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial reports in compliance with regulatory and internal standards. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and experience with financial statement preparation.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with [GAAP/IFRS].
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Assist with researching and documenting technical accounting issues.
• Support the preparation of external reporting documents, including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), if applicable.
• Assist with the consolidation of financial results across business units or subsidiaries.
• Coordinate with auditors during internal and external audit processes.
• Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data in all internal and external reports.
• Prepare various other required reports (e.g. census reports and various reports contractually required by state and local governments).
• Collaborate with FP&A, tax, and other departments for cross-functional reporting needs.
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards and regulations

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or working toward CPA designation strongly preferred.

Experience:

• 2–5 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting.
• Experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite-SAP Preferred).
• Public accounting or audit experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in data analysis and modeling.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently or in a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a publicly traded company or with SEC reporting.
• Knowledge of internal controls (e.g., SOX compliance).
• Familiarity with financial consolidation software (e.g., SAP, Adaptiv).
• Familiarity with Workiva