Senior Accountant, External Reporting

Truity Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Truity Partners in downtown Chicago is partnering with a publicly traded financial services firm to hire a Senior External Reporting Analyst. The role blends SEC and internal financial reporting, with 2-3 days onsite in a hybrid arrangement.

This is a growth-focused opportunity to advance in a dynamic finance team during a period of transformation. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting, GAAP and regulatory guidance, with at least three years of relevant experience, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• At least three years or 36 months of relevant accounting experience; applicable internships may be considered.
• Public accounting audit experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform initial reviews of SEC filings and supporting documentation
• Perform analytical reviews, investigate variances and resolve reporting discrepancies
• Research FASB, GAAP, SEC and regulatory guidance and assist with the implementation of new standards
• Support financial analysis, internal controls and reporting process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Exciting opportunity for public accounting professionals looking to transition into industry!

I am partnering with a rapidly growing, publicly traded financial services firm in downtown Chicago to hire a Senior External Reporting Analyst. This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded organization during an exciting period of growth and transformation. Hybrid work arrangement, 2-3 days onsite.

Senior External Reporting Analyst

This role offers:

• A blend of SEC and internal financial reporting


• Exposure to technical accounting, internal controls and process improvements


• The opportunity to support future acquisitions and purchase accounting


• A highly flexible, people-focused culture


• Strong mentorship from approachable, supportive leaders


• Excellent long-term growth and the ability to rotate into other areas of finance and accounting

The Opportunity

The person previously hired into this role was recently promoted to Accounting Manager, creating this opening and demonstrating the career growth available within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform initial reviews of SEC filings and supporting documentation


• Perform analytical reviews, investigate variances and resolve reporting discrepancies


• Research FASB, GAAP, SEC and regulatory guidance and assist with the implementation of new standards


• Support financial analysis, internal controls and reporting process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required


• At least three years or 36 months of relevant accounting experience; applicable internships may be considered


• Public accounting audit experience strongly preferred


• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills