Hybrid Financial Reporting Accountant – US GAAP, SEC/SOX

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

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.