Senior Financial Reporting Accountant — SEC & Consolidations

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Search seeks a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant in Chicago, IL to support SEC reporting, consolidations, and management reporting in a complex public-company environment.

You will prepare consolidated financial statements, assist with quarterly and annual filings, review XBRL tagging, and contribute to process improvements while leveraging Hyperion and strong Excel capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting and/or public accounting experience.
• SEC reporting knowledge preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support quarterly and annual SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and related disclosures
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, cash flow statements, and footnotes in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Assist with monthly CFO and management reporting packages
• Prepare consolidating and intercompany elimination entries
• Review financial reporting submissions from business units
• Support quarterly earnings releases and related reporting
• Review XBRL tagging and reporting requirements
• Assist with standalone entity financial statements and audit support
• Help improve consolidation and financial reporting processes
• Participate in accounting research and special projects

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Hyperion

Job description

Buckingham Search seeks a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant in Chicago, IL to support SEC reporting, consolidations, and management reporting in a complex public-company environment.

You will prepare consolidated financial statements, assist with quarterly and annual filings, review XBRL tagging, and contribute to process improvements while leveraging Hyperion and strong Excel capabilities.