Senior Accountant, Consolidations & SEC Reporting

John Deere; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base pay

401K and match

Health benefits

Adoption assistance

Employee assistance

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Employee purchase plan

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

John Deere in Johnston, IA is seeking a Senior Accountant for Consolidations and SEC Reporting to lead worldwide financial consolidation and external reporting for Deere entities. You will coordinate statements and ensure complete, accurate disclosures.

You will collaborate across departments, research accounting matters, and provide guidance on policy, with a focus on GAAP compliance and internal controls, delivering high-quality financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting, audit, or financial reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering complete, accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate the consolidation of worldwide financial results for John Deere Financial, ensuring complete, accurate, and compliant financial reporting.
• Prepare and review quarterly SEC filings for John Deere Capital Corporation, ensuring complete, accurate, and compliant external financial reporting, and provide disclosure information to Deere & Company for enterprise reporting requirements.
• Research technical accounting and reporting matters, prepare supporting analyses and documentation, and provide guidance on accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments locally, internationally, and at Deere & Company to address accounting and reporting questions, evaluate the impact of business activities and transactions, and provide guidance on financial reporting matters.
• Support process improvements, internal control activities, and other initiatives that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and quality of financial reporting.

Skills

4+ years accounting experience

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Analytical/problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Job description

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Johnston

Function: Accounting and Finance (CA)

Title: Senior Accountant, Consolidations & SEC Reporting - 124508

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate the consolidation of worldwide financial results for John Deere Financial, ensuring complete, accurate, and compliant financial reporting
• Prepare and review quarterly Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings for John Deere Capital Corporation, ensuring complete, accurate, and compliant external financial reporting, and provide disclosure information to Deere & Company for enterprise reporting requirements
• Research technical accounting and reporting matters, prepare supporting analyses and documentation, and provide guidance on accounting policies and procedures
• Collaborate with other departments locally, internationally, and at Deere & Company to address accounting and reporting questions, evaluate the impact of business activities and transactions, and provide guidance on financial reporting matters
• Support process improvements, internal control activities, and other initiatives that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and quality of financial reporting

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 4 or more years of accounting, audit, or financial reporting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering complete, accurate, and high-quality financial reporting

What Makes You Stand Out

• Certified Public Accountant (active or inactive)
• Experience at a global public accounting firm and/or public company
• Experience preparing or reviewing SEC filings and U.S. GAAP financial statements
• Experience with consolidations, accounting policy application, implementation of new accounting or disclosure requirements, and financial services industry experience
• Financial services industry experience

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience

What You'll Get

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$93,324.00 - $139,980.00 + Benefits

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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