Senior Accountant – SEC & Financial Reporting (Hybrid)

Fhlbboston; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston seeks a Senior Accountant – SEC & Financial Reporting to ensure accurate, timely reporting under GAAP and SEC guidelines. You will collaborate with Finance leaders in a hybrid Boston office, onboarding with in-person support as needed.

The role emphasizes preparation of statements, coordination of SEC filings, FHFA disclosures, and internal controls. CPA preferred; 2–3 years public or 4–6 years corporate accounting experience with SEC exposure is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting expected for this role.
• CPA designation strongly preferred for advanced roles.
• 2–3 years public accounting or 4–6 years corporate accounting with SEC exposure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and footnotes.
• Coordinate the review process of draft SEC filings with Legal.
• Prepare the monthly Cash Flow Statement with supporting documentation.
• Assist in the coordination and review of earnings releases.
• Coordinate FHFA Call Reports and related disclosures with stakeholders.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for reporting functions.
• Support external auditors during quarterly and annual audits.
• Evaluate best practices in SEC filings and identify improvements.
• Support the use of AI in the financial reporting process.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Data management

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Workday Finance

Workiva

Job description

Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston seeks a Senior Accountant – SEC & Financial Reporting to ensure accurate, timely reporting under GAAP and SEC guidelines. You will collaborate with Finance leaders in a hybrid Boston office, onboarding with in-person support as needed.

The role emphasizes preparation of statements, coordination of SEC filings, FHFA disclosures, and internal controls. CPA preferred; 2–3 years public or 4–6 years corporate accounting experience with SEC exposure is expected.