Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

Atlantic Group; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant in Wilmington, DE to support SEC reporting, financial statement preparation, and technical accounting. You will assist with quarterly and annual reporting, XBRL tagging, and audit activities while collaborating across finance functions.

The ideal candidate has public accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. CPA licensure progress is preferred; hybrid work schedule offered Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or active progress toward licensure preferred.
• Min 3+ years in public accounting, audit, or combined public/corporate accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with SEC reporting or public company accounting preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Workiva, XBRL, ERP systems or financial reporting platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting materials, footnotes, disclosures and schedules.
• Support management reporting, variance analysis, reconciliations and review processes.
• Coordinate external audits and prepare supporting documentation.
• Research accounting and disclosure matters; prepare technical documentation.
• Assist with corporate accounting for transactions and complex activities.
• Maintain reporting processes and identify control improvements and efficiency gains.

Skills

Public accounting

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Workiva

XBRL

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000/year + bonus

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant in Wilmington, DE for our client, supporting SEC reporting, financial statement preparation, technical accounting, and audit activities. This role will assist with quarterly and annual reporting, disclosure preparation, XBRL tagging, and accounting research while partnering across finance and accounting functions. The ideal candidate has public accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Excel and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities as the Senior Financial Reporting Accountant:

• SEC Reporting: Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting materials, including financial statements, footnotes, disclosures, and supporting schedules.
• Financial Analysis: Support management reporting, variance analysis, account reconciliations, and financial statement review processes.
• Audit Support: Coordinate external audit requests, prepare supporting documentation, and assist with quarterly reviews and annual audit requirements.
• Technical Accounting: Research accounting and disclosure matters, prepare technical documentation, and support evolving accounting requirements.
• Corporate Accounting: Support accounting and reporting for corporate transactions and other complex financial activities.
• Systems & Controls: Maintain financial reporting processes, support reporting systems, and identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.

Qualifications for the Senior Financial Reporting Accountant:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Certification: CPA or active progress toward CPA licensure is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of public accounting, audit, or combined public and corporate accounting experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting is required, with SEC reporting or public company experience preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills are required, with experience using Workiva, XBRL, ERP systems, or financial reporting platforms preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, technical accounting, communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills are required.

Application Notice:

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.