Senior External Reporting & Technical Accounting Lead

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager of External Reporting and Technical Accounting in Tempe, AZ. You will lead SEC filings, ASC 842 lease accounting, and earnings communications while collaborating with legal and investor relations.

You will oversee fair value accounting, impairment tests, and SOX compliance, mentoring the accounting team and coordinating with auditors. Strong GAAP knowledge and public company experience are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or equivalent required.
• CPA with an active status preferred.
• 7+ years in Accounting/Finance.
• 3+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience in publicly held companies.
• 3-4+ years of public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred).
• Skilled in U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
• Experience with XBRL tagging.
• Experience evaluating accounting pronouncements and position papers.
• Experience with Wdesk preferred.
• Highly motivated, detail oriented and team oriented with a can do attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Timely preparation and filing of annual and periodic SEC filings (10-K/10-Q) including data gathering and review coordination.
• Review lease contracts under ASC 842; prepare journal entries and reconcile lease accounts.
• Prepare/review quarterly earnings releases, investor relations data, and conference call scripts.
• Prepare other SEC filings (8-K) and assist with proxy statements.
• Analyze peer disclosures to improve consistency and lead disclosure improvements.
• Perform accounting research and provide training; communicate with auditors.
• Account for fair value of investment portfolio and SEC disclosures.
• Prepare quarterly earnings per share calculations.
• Oversee impairment testing for Goodwill and intangible assets.
• Review segment reporting and ensure SOX 404 compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Team oriented

Deadline driven

Education

BS in Accounting or equivalent

CPA - active status preferred

Tools

XBRL tagging

Wdesk

Job description

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager of External Reporting and Technical Accounting in Tempe, AZ. You will lead SEC filings, ASC 842 lease accounting, and earnings communications while collaborating with legal and investor relations.

You will oversee fair value accounting, impairment tests, and SOX compliance, mentoring the accounting team and coordinating with auditors. Strong GAAP knowledge and public company experience are required.