SEC Reporting Senior Accountant

Accelera; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental coverage

Spending accounts

Life and disability coverage

Volunteer time off

Matching charitable gifts

Job summary

Accelera in Westford, MA is seeking an SEC Reporting Senior Accountant to support public company reporting, monthly close, technical accounting, audits, and internal controls. A path toward SEC Reporting Senior Manager may develop over time.

The role offers a competitive base salary and a 10% annual bonus plus 20% RSUs, with benefits including medical/dental coverage, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; CPA preferred.
• At least three years of progressive accounting experience including technical accounting, close, and financial reporting.
• Public company experience and corporate close would be a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Experience with Tier 1 ERP systems such as Oracle, NetSuite, or SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), proxy materials, XBRL tagging, footnotes, and earnings releases.
• Prepare and review cash flow and stockholders’ equity statements and assist close judgments.
• Coordinate annual audits and quarterly reviews with external auditors and GAAP checklists.
• Research accounting topics such as leases, capitalized software, and stock-based compensation.
• Document, assess, and improve SOX controls and internal controls processes.
• Coordinate international audits and statutory filings under IFRS and local GAAP.
• Collaborate with legal, auditors, IR, and department leaders to resolve reporting comments.
• Assess new accounting standards and equity reporting and improve policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle

NetSuite

SAP

XBRL tools

ActiveDisclosure

DFIN/Workiva

Job description

The annual base salary range is $120,000-$130,000, plus a 10% annual bonus and 20% RSUs. Final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, business needs, and location.

Benefits may include vacation, equity, a matching 401(k), tuition reimbursement, medical and dental coverage, spending accounts, life and disability coverage, volunteer time off, and matching charitable gifts.

Our client is seeking an SEC Reporting Senior Accountant to support public company reporting, monthly close, technical accounting, audits, and internal controls. The role offers a potential path toward SEC Reporting Senior Manager over time.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, proxy materials, XBRL tagging, financial statement footnotes, and earnings releases.
• Prepare and review cash flow and stockholders’ equity statements and support judgmental accounting and reconciliations during the close.
• Coordinate annual audit and quarterly review requests with external auditors, including GAAP checklists, financial analytics, and related party information.
• Research accounting and reporting topics such as leases, capitalized software, and stock based compensation.
• Document, assess, and improve internal controls and SOX compliance processes.
• Coordinate international audits and statutory filings under IFRS and local GAAP.
• Work with legal teams, auditors, investor relations, department leaders, and advisors to resolve reporting comments.
• Assess new accounting standards, support equity administration and stock compensation reporting, and improve accounting policies and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; CPA preferred.
• At least three years of progressive accounting experience, including technical accounting, monthly close, and financial reporting.
• Corporate close and public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Experience with a Tier 1 ERP system such as Oracle, NetSuite, or SAP preferred.
• XBRL, ActiveDisclosure, DFIN, or Workiva experience is a plus; interest in equity and stock compensation tools is valued.