Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Associate Accountant – External Reporting will assist with preparing financial reports, supporting SEC compliance activities, researching accounting issues, and maintaining accurate financial records. This developmental role provides hands-on exposure to public company financial reporting, internal controls, forecasting, and financial applications while helping build technical accounting expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and filing SEC reports, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K.

• Support earnings releases and other external financial reporting requirements.

• Prepare and post journal entries for routine accounting transactions.

• Research basic accounting issues and ensure compliance with internal controls.

• Assist with preparing financial statement disclosures and supporting documentation.

• Create accounting reports, reconciliations, analyses, and spreadsheet-based reporting.

• Collaborate with Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A, and Corporate Accounting teams.

• Support forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting activities.

• Develop knowledge of company business processes, accounting systems, and organizational structure.

• Maintain accurate documentation while meeting reporting deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.

• Basic knowledge of U.S. GAAP or applicable accounting principles.

• Understanding of financial statements and accounting fundamentals.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative corporate environment.

• No previous accounting experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or academic project experience in accounting or finance.

• Interest in SEC reporting, external reporting, and technical accounting.

• Familiarity with financial reporting and corporate accounting processes.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs