Senior Analyst & SEC Reporting

Frequency Electronics, Inc; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Frequency Electronics, Inc. in Uniondale, NY seeks a Senior Analyst & SEC Reporting to lead the preparation and timely filing of regulatory financial statements with the SEC, while supporting quarter-end close processes.

The role blends deep technical accounting knowledge with operational close activities, including SEC filings, SOX controls, XBRL tagging, and collaboration with external auditors. Requires 3–5 years' accounting experience and a CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA license is preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, drafting, and coordination of periodic SEC filings (Forms 10-K and 10-Q).
• Execute quarter-end and month-end close processes, including journal entries and complex accruals.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and sub-ledger reviews for financial integrity.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis, variance analyses, and MD&A support.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new or revised US GAAP standards and SEC rules.
• Support external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Assist with ICFR testing and SOX compliance across close and reporting.
• Ensure accurate XBRL tagging and mapping of statements and footnotes.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

SEC regulations

SOX internal controls

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems (Visual by Infor, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

Senior Analyst & SEC Reporting

Department: Corporate Accounting
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Location: Uniondale, NY

The Senior Analyst & SEC Reporting position is responsible for the preparation, accuracy, and timely filing of the company’s regulatory financial statements with the SEC, alongside supporting the quarter-end close process. This role combines deep technical accounting knowledge with operational accounting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• SEC Filings: Lead the preparation, drafting, and coordination of periodic SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
• Quarter-End & Month-End Close: Execute critical components of the close process, including preparing and reviewing complex journal entries, long-lived assets, and specialized accruals.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations and sub-ledger reviews to ensure financial integrity prior to ledger close.
• Financial Analysis: Perform detailed analytical reviews, variance analyses, and trend assessments of consolidated financial statements to support Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and internal executive reporting.
• Technical Accounting: Research, evaluate, and implement new or revised US GAAP accounting standards and SEC regulations.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Provide support for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Internal Controls: Support future testing and improvements to internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to ensure strict compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 requirements across both close and reporting workflows.
• XBRL Review: Ensure accurate XBRL tagging and mapping of financial statements and footnotes in accordance with SEC rules.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of professional accounting experience, ideally combining public accounting with corporate accounting close and SEC reporting experience.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX internal control frameworks.
• Software: Experience with enterprise ERP systems (e.g. Visual by Infor, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is a significant plus.
• Attributes: High attention to detail, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to thrive under tight quarter-end deadlines.

Salary Range $100k-125K Based On Experience

EOE/Disability/Veteran

FEI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and a 401(k) plan with a 6% company match in company stock. We also provide a very generous paid time off policy, along with 11 paid holidays. In addition, we operate on a 9/80 work schedule, which gives employees every other Friday off. This schedule includes longer workdays—9 hours and 45 minutes with a mandatory 45-minute lunch break. One week consists of four workdays (36 hours), and the following week includes five workdays (45 hours). Despite this variation, employees are paid for a consistent 40-hour workweek, with weekly pay.