External Reporting Accountant

Armstrong World Industries; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPA Preferred

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Technical Accounting Analyst to support cash flows, pensions, and external reporting in a full-time, in-person role.

You will prepare monthly cash flow statements, assist with Form 10-Q/10-K filings, and liaise with external auditors as part of a growing finance team.

BA or higher in Accounting and 1–2 years of accounting experience, with US GAAP knowledge and strong communication skills, are required; SAP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting.
• 1–2 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication; interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly cash flow statements.
• Support quarterly and annual Form 10-Q/K filings.
• Record pension and post-retirement accounting entries and budgets.
• Perform annual goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing.
• Liaise with external auditors for audits.

Skills

US GAAP

SEC regulations

Communication skills

Research accounting issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Technical Accounting Analyst | Armstrong World Industries

This is a full-time role at Armstrong World Industries, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Armstrong World Industries is an Americas leader in designing and manufacturing innovative interior and exterior architectural applications, including ceilings, specialty walls, and exterior metal solutions. This role is crucial for maintaining the company’s financial integrity and supports enterprise-level reporting, recognizing you as a key player in Armstrong’s future. By contributing to complex accounting areas and SEC filings, this position directly supports Armstrong’s commitment to trust, innovation, and overall performance for all stakeholders.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: In-person Lancaster, PA
• Pay: $59000–$90000 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Manager, External Reporting in the Controller’s Department.
• Mission: Responsible for critical accounting areas like cash flows, derivatives, and pensions, while supporting external reporting and SEC filings.
• Tech Stack: SAP preferred

What You’ll Actually Do

• Cash Flow Management: Prepare the monthly consolidated statement of cash flows.
• SEC Reporting Support: Assist with the process for Quarterly and Annual Reports on Form 10-Q/K, including selected footnote preparation.
• Pension and Post-Retirement Accounting: Record necessary accounting entries and develop associated budgets and forecasts for defined benefit pension, post-retirement, and post-employment plans.
• Asset Impairment Testing: Perform annual goodwill and intangible asset impairment tests.
• External Audit Liaison: Serve as a key contact for external auditors.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting.
• Experience: 1-2 years of accounting or finance experience; public accounting or financial reporting experience preferred.
• Skills: Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations, ability to research complex accounting issues, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written & oral communication skills.
• Bonus: CPA Preferred