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Senior Accountant – SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting
Location - Andover, MA area
Compensation: $110K–125K base bonus
Reports To: Senior Manager, SEC Reporting
We are partnering with a growing organization seeking a Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to join their corporate accounting team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional coming from either a straight public accounting background or a mix of public accounting and industry experience who is looking to further develop SEC reporting and technical accounting expertise within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
This position will support the preparation of external financial reporting, SEC filings, technical accounting research, and compliance activities while partnering cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, and external auditors.
Responsibilities
KBW789
Location - Andover, MA area
Compensation: $110K–125K base bonus
Reports To: Senior Manager, SEC Reporting
We are partnering with a growing organization seeking a Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to join their corporate accounting team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional coming from either a straight public accounting background or a mix of public accounting and industry experience who is looking to further develop SEC reporting and technical accounting expertise within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
This position will support the preparation of external financial reporting, SEC filings, technical accounting research, and compliance activities while partnering cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, and external auditors.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of SEC filings including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, along with financial statement footnotes, supporting schedules, and disclosure documentation
- Perform tie-outs, disclosure checklist procedures, quality control reviews, and support XBRL tagging and filing coordination
- Prepare audit support schedules, maintain organized workpapers, and assist with external auditor requests and walkthroughs
- Research and interpret U.S. GAAP guidance and assist in preparing technical accounting memos and supporting analyses
- Support implementation of new accounting standards and assist with accounting analysis related to revenue recognition, equity compensation, leases, restructurings, and potential M&A activity
- Support administration and accounting for equity programs including RSUs and ESPP plans, along with valuation support for performance-based equity awards
- Assist with lease accounting under ASC 842 and execute SOX controls related to external financial reporting and disclosures
- Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and Accounting teams to support reporting timelines, quarterly close activities, and earnings reporting processes
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, documentation, efficiency, and overall reporting accuracy
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 4 years of progressive accounting experience
- Foundational understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statement reporting
- Experience within public accounting or a combination of public accounting and industry experience
- Exposure to SEC reporting including 10-Ks and 10-Qs
- CPA or CPA eligible strongly preferred
- Experience with technical accounting research and memo preparation
- Experience working within a Big 4-audited environment
- Exposure to equity accounting, lease accounting, or public company reporting processes is a plus
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