Financial Reporting Senior Accountant

Overview

Position Summary

• Work you'll do

This position assists with the processes necessary to meet the company's external financial reporting obligations with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Performs technical accounting research and other ad hoc analysis. Assists with the preparation of the company's internal management reports, and other external reporting requirements to the Department of Education.

Responsibilities

A Typical Day:

• Assists with the activities necessary to prepare and file quarterly and annual reports with the SEC (Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K) including preparing the financial statements, related footnotes and supporting materials in accordance with US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.

• Prepares financial reporting documents required by the Department of Education and various state agencies.

• Prepares financial, operational and statistical data reports for distribution to senior management, investors, shareholders, and others ensuring the accuracy, completeness and consistency of such data.

• Remains current on emerging accounting, reporting and disclosure standards by the FASB, SEC and the Department of Education.

• Performs technical accounting research and drafts related memorandums.

• Other ad hoc analysis requested by management.

• Assists with the annual audit and quarterly review process with the external auditors.

• Ensure compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX 404) by maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting is required

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred

• Minimum three - five years of experience in public accounting, or audit experience required

• SEC reporting or technical accounting experience a plus

Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment where deadlines are essential

• Intermediate to advanced skills in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

• Experience with PeopleSoft nVision reporting and general ledger, Hyperion, Crystal Reports, or Workiva is a plus

Abilities

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds 5% or less of the workday

• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday

• Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday

• Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods throughout the workday.

• Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods throughout the workday.

Work Environment

• Work is performed remotely

Pay and Benefits

• Salary range $83,000/yr - $88,000/yr depending on experience

• Medical, dental, vision

• Company paid LTD & STD

• 401K with Company match

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Responsibilities A Typical Day:

• Assists with the activities necessary to prepare and file quarterly and annual reports with the SEC (Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K) including preparing the financial statements, related footnotes and supporting materials in accordance with US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.

• Prepares financial reporting documents required by the Department of Education and various state agencies.

• Prepares financial, operational and statistical data reports for distribution to senior management, investors, shareholders, and others ensuring the accuracy, completeness and consistency of such data.

• Remains current on emerging accounting, reporting and disclosure standards by the FASB, SEC and the Department of Education.

• Performs technical accounting research and drafts related memorandums.

• Other ad hoc analysis requested by management.

• Assists with the annual audit and quarterly review process with the external auditors.

• Ensure compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX 404) by maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting.

• Other duties as assigned.