Senior Accountant – Technical Accounting & SEC Re

CFS; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Melville, NJ is seeking a Senior Accountant – Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting. This high-visibility role deepens SEC reporting experience, supports policy development, and drives modernization of financial reporting using AI-enabled tools.

You will research complex technical accounting matters, prepare position papers, support Form 10-Q and 10-K disclosures, and ensure US GAAP and SOX compliance across close cycles in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting, finance, or public accounting experience.
• 3+ years of SEC reporting experience, including quarterly and annual filings.
• 3+ years of experience interpreting and applying complex accounting standards.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze complex technical accounting matters and prepare accounting position papers.
• Support SEC reporting activities, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K disclosures and related documentation.
• Interpret and implement new accounting standards while assessing operational and financial impacts.
• Prepare accounting entries and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors to ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX requirements.

Skills

SEC reporting

US GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Policy development

Job description

Ready to take your technical accounting expertise beyond close and reporting? This is a high-visibility opportunity to deepen your SEC reporting experience, influence accounting policy, and help modernize financial reporting through process improvements and AI-driven solutions.

Senior Accountant – Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

Melville, NJ - Hybrid

$120,000-$190,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Gain exposure to complex accounting matters, business transactions, and evolving accounting standards.
• Play a key role in SEC reporting, including quarterly and annual filings.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to evaluate accounting impacts and drive informed business decisions.
• Contribute to accounting policy development, process enhancements, and control improvements.
• Expand your expertise through mentorship, leadership development, and subject matter expert growth opportunities.
• Help modernize financial reporting by leveraging automation and AI-enabled tools.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant – Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting:

• Research and analyze complex technical accounting matters and prepare accounting position papers.
• Support SEC reporting activities, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K disclosures and related documentation.
• Interpret and implement new accounting standards while assessing operational and financial impacts.
• Prepare accounting entries and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors to ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX requirements.

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant – Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting:

• 5+ years of accounting, finance, or public accounting experience.
• 3+ years of SEC reporting experience, including quarterly and annual filings.
• 3+ years of experience interpreting and applying complex accounting standards.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; public accounting experience preferred.