Lead Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Lead Accountant for SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting in Houston. The role leads the SEC reporting process, drafts disclosures, and coordinates cross-functional inputs to ensure accurate filings.

Strong technical accounting knowledge and communication skills are essential. The candidate should have CPA (or actively pursuing), a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and 7+ years of relevant experience, with Excel expertise and familiarity with Workiva/Wdesk.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (experience may substitute)
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Experience with Workiva/Wdesk and Wdata preferred
• Preferred 2+ years of Big Four experience on a public company client
• Strong planning, organization, and deadline discipline
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate SEC reporting, including financial statements, footnote disclosures, MD&A, and tie-outs.
• Draft footnote disclosures and supporting workpapers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to draft SEC disclosures.
• Research technical accounting matters and document conclusions.
• Provide operational accounting support to business units as needed.
• Maintain and update the accounting policy manual.
• Coordinate with the SOX team to align the control environment.
• Support earnings releases and related tie-outs of press releases.

Skills

CPA or CPA candidate

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong written and verbal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience in lieu of a degree considered

CPA certification or actively pursuing

Tools

Workiva/Wdesk

Wdata

Job description

Title

Lead Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Job Description

• Prepare and coordinate key aspects of the Company’s SEC reporting function, including the timely preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures, MD&A, disclosure checklists, supporting workpapers and tie-outs.
• Also includes researching and assisting with drafting footnote disclosures.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the various groups and stakeholders to obtain the necessary information needed to draft the appropriate disclosures in the company’s SEC filings.
• Research technical accounting matters and assist in documenting the Company’s accounting conclusions through technical accounting memos.
• Provide operational accounting support to business units, as needed.
• Maintain and enhance the Company’s accounting policy manual, including updates resulting from new pronouncements and/or operational changes.
• Coordinate with the SOX team to ensure the manual remains aligned with the control environment, and communicate relevant changes across the organization.
• Support the earnings release process, including review and tie-out of press releases and earnings presentations.
• Support the consolidations process, including the review of balance sheet rollforwards used within the Company’s SEC filings.
• Assist with tie out of the annual proxy statement.
• Review XBRL tagging within Workiva for the Company’s financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Participate in various business process improvement initiatives such as expediting/streamlining a current business process by utilizing automation tools (e.g. – Wdata within Workiva).
• Review FASB and SEC pronouncements to assess their applicability to the Company and assist with implementation of new requirements.
• Other special projects as they arise.

Qualifications

• Required Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in lieu of a formal degree will be considered.
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Workiva/Wdesk and Wdata preferred.
• Preferred 2+ years of Big Four experience on a public company client strongly preferred
• Strong attention to planning and organization with a demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional team members at all levels of management
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Company Culture

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.