Senior Accountant

Kforce Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce's client, a leading global media giant, seeks a Senior Accountant in New York with hybrid work options. You will handle SEC reporting, 10-Q/10-K, footnotes, and MD&A, while supporting internal controls testing under SOX.

A degree in accounting and 2+ years of Big 4 or private experience are required; CPA is preferred. You will also assist with equity-based compensation, pension and other post-retirement benefits, impairment testing, and new GAAP pronouncements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• 2+ years of Big 4 and/or private industry experience.
• SEC reporting experience preferred.
• Experience preparing footnote disclosures and accounting memos.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 10-Q, 10-K and other SEC filings including financial statements, footnotes and MD&A, and test internal controls under SOX.
• Assist in the valuation and expense recognition of equity-based compensation, pension and other post-retirement benefits, and impairment testing.
• Assist with assessment of new SEC/GAAP pronouncements.

Skills

SEC reporting

Footnote disclosures

SOX testing

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a leading global media giant, seeks a Senior Accountant who will be responsible for assisting in ensuring regulatory compliance with SEC reporting requirements. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious professional to join a well-recognized company that offers outstanding benefits, a great office environment and advancement. Hybrid work options are available. Duties include:

• Preparation of 10-Q, 10-K and other SEC filings including financial statements, footnote disclosures and MD&A to ensure timely and accurate filings and testing of internal controls in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Assist in the valuation and expense recognition of equity-based compensation, pension and other post-retirement benefits, preparation of goodwill and identifiable intangible annual impairment testing
• Assist with the assessment of new SEC/GAAP pronouncements

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• 2+ years of Big 4 and/or private industry experience
• SEC reporting experience preferred
• Experience preparing footnote disclosures and accounting memos
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.