Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

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

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in New York City seeks a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting to join the finance team and support SEC filings and internal controls. The role collaborates with divisional finance and reports to the Director of Financial Reporting, offering remote work options and competitive compensation and benefits.

The ideal candidate has 3–4+ years of experience (2+ years at Big 4) and a strong GAAP/sox background for financial reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls/SOX.
• Experience researching accounting literature and preparing SEC filings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, 11-K) and related public presentations.
• Prepare work papers supporting SEC filings for audit and review.
• Support ICFR in Corporate Finance Department's internal controls over financial reporting.
• Perform impairment assessments of goodwill and identifiable intangibles.
• Handle ad hoc projects interpreting SEC/FASB accounting standards.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls/SOX

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Responsibilities

A Kforce client is seeking to hire a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting in New York City, New York (NY). Summary: This is a unique opportunity to join a true industry leader. The company offers remote work options and very competitive compensation and benefits. You will report to the Director of Financial Reporting, and work with divisional finance departments. Responsibilities include:

• The Senior Accountant will be assisting in the preparation of all Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings including filings on forms 10Q, 10K, 8K, and 11K and other public presentations such as press releases and investor presentations
• Prepare work papers in a clear and concise manner to support SEC filings
• The Senior Accountant will support the Corporate Finance Department's internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with ICFR
• Prepare annual assessment of impairment of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets
• The Senior Accountant will be responsible for ad hoc projects such as review and interpretation of SEC and FASB accounting/reporting standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3-4+ years of experience (2+ years of experience in the Big 4)
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls/SOX requirements; Some experience in researching accounting literature
• Team player able to work collaboratively within the group, as well as across different business units and functions
• Excellent analytic, written, verbal, and organizational skills

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.