SEC Reporting / Technical Accounting Consultant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 130,872; Part time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services seeks an experienced SEC Reporting Consultant for a 6-8 week contract in Irvine, CA. You will lead external filings (10-Q/10-K/8-K), ensure XBRL accuracy, and prepare investor materials for a public company in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with Corporate Accounting and Legal, perform ASC 718 stock-based compensation work, and maintain SOX-compliant controls. Strong Excel skills and Wdesk/Oracle GL experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in financial reporting, preferably with public company exposure.
• Big Four public accounting + industry experience is ideal.
• CPA license highly preferred but not required.
• Experience with Workiva Wdesk and Oracle GL is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills with ability to manipulate large data sets and build reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of external filings and internal reports such as the 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and Earnings Release in accordance with US GAAP and SEC guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of XBRL reporting on a quarterly basis.
• Prepare and tie-out Investor Relations presentations and other materials.
• Prepare stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718, including reconciliations for grants and forfeitures, and assist in valuation of new grants.
• Prepare technical accounting research for significant or unusual transactions and document treatment in memos.
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting and Legal to ensure accurate financial information and disclosures.
• Provide documentation to auditors and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain controls and documentation in compliance with SOX.
• Continuously improve processes and partner with other groups to create efficiencies in reporting.
• Support ad-hoc projects as needed.

Skills

SEC reporting

MS Excel

XBRL reporting

SOX controls

Financial reporting

Education

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

Workiva Wdesk

Oracle GL

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced SEC Reporting Consultant to provide immediate support for a public company's SEC reporting function during a period of increased workload. This will be a 6-8 week contract role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of external filings and internal reports, such as the 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and Earnings Release, ensuring financial statements and footnotes are presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC guidelines.


• Ensure accuracy and completeness of XBRL reporting on a quarterly basis.


• Prepare and tie-out Investor Relations presentations and other materials.


• Prepare stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718, including reconciliations for grants and forfeitures, as well as assisting in valuation of new grants.


• Prepare technical accounting research for new, significant or unusual transactions and document appropriate treatment in a memorandum.


• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting and Legal to ensure accurate financial information and disclosures.


• Provide relevant documentation to auditors and answer inquiries as necessary.


• Maintain controls and documentation that complies with SOX.


• Continuously improve processes and partner with other groups to create efficiencies in financial reporting.


• Support ad-hoc projects from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of work experience, including financial reporting experience. A mix of Big Four public accounting experience and industry experience is ideal.


• CPA license is highly preferred, but not required.

• Ability to quickly onboard and contribute immediately with little hand-holding.


• Experience with Workiva Wdesk and Oracle GL is a plus.


• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and the ability to quickly manipulate and analyze large data sets and build reports.