Position: SEC Reporting ManagerClassification: SalariedPay & Benefits: 

Pay range: $126k - $179k DOE
Bonus and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Eligible

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
Work Schedule: Monday - FridayFLSA Status: ExemptFTE: Full timeReports to: Accounting DirectorPosting Open Date: 06/05/24Posting Close Date: 06/15/24Location: #099 Home Office, Issaquah, WACalifornia applicants, please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice.Position SummaryThe Accounting Manager leads in developing department goals and staff, and managing department resources. The manager continually seeks out new process improvements and ensures that controls are being adhered to. Consistent positive communication is key in maintaining strong working relationships with our internal and external business partnersThe SEC Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing the information gathering, timely preparation and detailed review of the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC filings as well as researching and proposing accounting policy guidance to ensure compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (U.S. GAAP).Job Duties/Essential Functions

• INTEGRITY: When achieving benchmarks and goals, use methods/strategies that are consistent with the Code of Ethics and the Standard of Ethics for managers and supervisors. Always leads by example. Appropriately handles employee concerns and follows through to resolution.
• MEMBER SERVICE: Provides and ensures staff provides an exceptional member experience.
• ADMINISTRATION: Ensures proper department coverage (writing schedule and break aids if needed). Understands department budget, and is able to research and explain budget variances.
• MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Coaches and mentors employees to provide support and guidance. Has regular open and honest conversations with employees to discuss work performance and career development. Identifies learning opportunities to strengthen employee knowledge, skill, and ability.
• COMMUNICATION: Regularly shares information with employees via meetings and one-on-one conversations. Successfully navigates difficult conversations with employees, members, and suppliers. Listens, expresses empathy, and adapts to get point across. Addresses issues immediately to ensure a timely resolution and to avoid escalating the situation. Consistently demonstrates business knowledge during interactions with senior management.
• SELF-MANAGEMENT: Demonstrates sound judgment, taking a partner when necessary. Ability to maintain self-control in the face of hostility or provocation, or in intense, hectic situations.
• INCLUSION: Encourages different approaches and ideas to work and to accomplish goals. Seeks employee input. Takes the time to get to know or reach out to candidates who show potential that may not come forward on their own.
• COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY: Takes measures to ensure employee and member information is kept confidential and adheres to IS security policy.
• Provides professional development of supervisory team and their staff.
• Ensures all appropriate operational and department controls are operating as designed.
• Analyzes current procedures; recommends and implements enhancements.
• Sets goals including quality and productivity standards along with monitoring for compliance.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with Accounting staff, other departments and business partners (internal and external)
• Provides leadership and actively participates as a member of the Accounting management team.
• This is a full-time management/leadership position (45 hours per week).
• Regular and reliable workplace attendance at your assigned location.

Experience, skills, education & licenses/certificationsRequired:

• Management experience required.
• Letter of recommendation from current manager or director.
• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting and minimum three years of relevant work experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, consolidations, and financial statement preparation and disclosure.
• Proficient working knowledge of Costco Accounting systems.
• Solid understanding of controls and processes.
• Excellent analytical skills, with appropriate attention to detail.
• Extremely responsive, with a strong sense of urgency and flexibility to work longer hours when business needs arise.
• Proven ability to develop strong relationships with accounting staff and business partner relationships (internal and external).
• Demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deal with constant change in a positive manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, including ability to work successfully with people at all management levels and proven leadership skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to plan, organize and establish priorities to meet goals and achieve results with a proven history of consistently meeting deadlines.
• Work well under pressure and strive for excellence while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills required.
• Must be extremely responsive, with a strong sense of urgency.
• Must be willing to rotate as needed within the organization.
• HIPAA Training and Supervisors Orientation (within 30 days of hire); Leadership Development 101 (within one year); Costco Pay Policies (within 90 days of promotion).

Recommended:

• Certified Public Accountant license.
• XBRL preparation and review experience.
• Experience with Financial Reporting software (e.g. Hyperion Financial Management, OneStream, etc.).
• Proficiency in Excel, Google, ReconNet, Cadency, SAP, BI, preferred with an aptitude for learning new systems.
• Proven leadership skills, including leading large projects and/or goal development and implementation.
• Willingness to share knowledge, teach and assist others.
• Proven ability to manage priorities and timelines.

Other Conditions

• Management will review the Job Analysis for this position prior to a job offer.

Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work visas, including, but not limited to H1-B visas.  

This is a management position