Senior SEC Reporting Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a fast-growing financial services organization in Irving, TX to hire a Senior SEC Reporting Accountant. This role focuses on building and enhancing the public company reporting function beyond routine filings.

You'll prepare quarterly and annual filings (10-Qs and 10-Ks), support SOX controls, coordinate with external auditors, and work with FP&A and leadership on disclosures and analysis. CPA progress and strong GAAP knowledge are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA or active progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of public accounting or SEC reporting experience.
• Big 4 experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting concepts.
• Experience with SEC reporting, SOX, internal controls preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Qs, 10-Ks).
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes and disclosures.
• Research accounting guidance and memos.
• Support SOX internal controls documentation.
• Coordinate with external auditors and stakeholders.
• Perform disclosure tie-outs and XBRL review.

Skills

Excel Proficiency

SEC Reporting

SOX Compliance

CPA Progress

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA Candidate/CPA

Tools

Workiva

Job description

A fast-growing financial services organization is seeking a Senior SEC Reporting Accountant to help build and enhance its public company reporting function in Irving, TX. This is a unique opportunity for an accounting professional who wants exposure beyond routine SEC reporting and is excited by the prospect of helping create processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure in a high-growth environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Rare opportunity to help build an SEC reporting function from the ground up
• Exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting, SOX compliance, and financial reporting
• High-growth organization with significant career advancement potential
• Work closely with Accounting, FP&A, Internal Audit, and executive leadership
• Opportunity to develop highly marketable public company and technical accounting skills
• Modern technology environment focused on process improvement and automation
• Exposure to both financial reporting and internal controls initiatives

What You'll Do

• Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, and other public filings
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes, disclosures, and supporting schedules
• Research accounting guidance and assist with technical accounting analyses and memos
• Support the development and documentation of SOX-compliant internal controls
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders during quarterly and annual reporting cycles
• Perform disclosure tie-outs, workpaper preparation, and filing support
• Assist with XBRL review and validation processes
• Partner with FP&A and leadership teams on variance analysis and reporting requirements
• Support process improvements within financial reporting and compliance functions

What They're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• CPA or active progress toward CPA strongly preferred
• 2+ years of public accounting or SEC reporting experience
• Big 4 experience preferred
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting concepts
• Exposure to SEC reporting, SOX, internal controls, or technical accounting preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Workiva or SEC reporting software is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills