Senior Accountant, Consolidations & SEC Reporting

ISU Research Park; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

John Deere Financial in Johnston, IA seeks a Senior Accountant, Consolidations & SEC Reporting to lead consolidation activities for worldwide results and to prepare SEC filings for the associated corporations. The role collaborates with finance teams across locations and with Deere & Company on complex reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in accounting/audit, strong GAAP knowledge, and CPA credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting, audit, or financial reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• CPA (active or inactive) is a plus.
• Experience preparing or reviewing SEC filings and U.S. GAAP financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate consolidation of worldwide financial results for John Deere Financial.
• Prepare and review quarterly SEC filings for John Deere Capital Corporation.
• Research technical accounting and reporting matters and provide guidance.
• Collaborate with departments locally and with Deere & Company on reporting matters.
• Support process improvements, internal controls, and quality of financial reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Senior Accountant, Consolidations & SEC Reporting

As a Senior Accountant, Consolidations & SEC Reporting for JD Financial-Johnston located in Johnston, IA, you will:

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