Financial Reporting Accountant

Aston Carter; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA (Health Spending Account)

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Aston Carter in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant to assist in the consolidation of monthly financial statements under US GAAP, including SEC filings and SOX controls. You will coordinate internal analyses from multiple groups and prepare supporting work papers for auditors. The role offers hybrid work with Tue–Thu in-office and Mon/Fri remote, and focuses on accuracy and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 2+ years in public accounting or financial reporting for a public/private company.
• Experience with multi-unit organizations and foreign operations preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/manage consolidation of internal reporting analyses from various business groups.
• Prepare work papers and documentary evidence supporting SEC filings and SOX controls.
• Assist internal/external auditors with quarterly procedures over financial reporting evidence.
• Update and respond to questions from internal business groups regarding reporting analyses.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting packages.
• Provide support for the external reporting team.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects as required.
• Collaborate with accounting and controls teams to ensure proper controls.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Financial statement prep

Public accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Financial Reporting Accountant

Job Description

The Financial Reporting Accountant will primarily be responsible for assisting in the preparation of timely, complete, and accurate consolidated monthly financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, including the balance sheet, income statement, statement of shareholders equity, and statement of cash flows. This role involves coordinating and managing the consolidation of internal reporting analyses from various business groups for management analysis and external reporting. Additionally, the role involves preparing work papers and documentary evidence in support of SEC filings and SOX controls, and working directly with internal and external auditors to assist in their quarterly procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the consolidation of internal reporting analyses from various business groups.
• Prepare work papers and documentary evidence supporting SEC filings and SOX controls.
• Assist internal and external auditors with quarterly procedures over financial reporting evidence.
• Update, coordinate, manage, and field questions from internal business groups regarding reporting analyses.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting packages.
• Provide support for the external reporting team.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects as required.
• Collaborate with accounting and internal controls teams to ensure appropriate controls and processes are in place.
• Field questions from internal and external auditors regarding the reporting process and controls.

Essential Skills

• Financial reporting
• Month-end close process
• Financial statement preparation
• Public accounting experience
• Strong and extensive knowledge of US GAAP

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of work experience in public accounting and/or financial reporting role for a public/private company
• Previous experience with multi-unit organizations with foreign operations (preferred)
• CPA certification (preferred)
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills

Work Environment

The position allows for a hybrid work environment, with the opportunity to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays, and in the office from Tuesday through Thursday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $40.87/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.