What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior SEC Reporting Accountant, 110K-115K position at LHH?
LHH is seeking a Senior SEC Reporting Analyst for a fast-growing, publicly traded organization with a technology-forward approach to its industry. This is a unique opportunity for an accounting professional to play a key role in building and enhancing an SEC reporting function rather than stepping into an already-established reporting department. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within SEC reporting or public accounting, along with a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, excellent attention to detail, and an interest in developing deeper technical accounting and public-company reporting expertise.
This position pays 110K-115K Bonus and offers great work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and filing of SEC reporting documents, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy materials, registration statements, and other regulatory filings.
- Prepare detailed supporting workpapers, financial statement tie-outs, and documentation supporting public disclosures.
- Assist with technical accounting research involving complex accounting matters and new FASB and SEC guidance; contribute to technical accounting memos and GAAP compliance.
- Prepare and support consolidated financial statements, including statements of cash flows, equity, and comprehensive footnote disclosures.
- Perform initial validation and review of XBRL/interactive data for SEC filings.
- Support the development, documentation, and execution of internal controls over financial reporting in a SOX-compliant environment.
- Partner with internal teams and external/internal audit resources to strengthen controls and improve reporting processes.
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for quarterly reviews and annual external audits.
- Collaborate with FP&A and Investor Relations on monthly and quarterly variance/flux analysis and information supporting MD&A.
- Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, and business operations to validate financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and other public disclosures.
- Help build and continuously improve SEC reporting processes, leveraging technology and reporting systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Manage multiple reporting deliverables and consistently meet strict regulatory and financial reporting deadlines.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- CPA license or progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred; Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field is a plus.
- 2 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within an SEC reporting function or public accounting environment; Big 4 experience preferred.
- Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
- Experience or exposure to internal controls, SOX compliance, or financial reporting control frameworks preferred.
- Advanced Excel proficiency required; experience with Workiva or other SEC reporting software preferred.
If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions please email Rami Muhanna at rami.muhanna@lhh.com or visit our website at www.lhh.com