Senior SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Lead

KBR Careers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Relocation benefits

Discretionary payments

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Lead Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to support external financial reporting and public company compliance. You will lead SEC filings, ensure accurate disclosures, and partner with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal and auditors.

The role involves applying U.S. GAAP to complex transactions, maintaining footnotes and disclosures, and supporting SOX controls and XBRL processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or SEC reporting experience.
• Experience preparing or supporting SEC filings within a public company environment.
• Experience applying U.S. GAAP to complex accounting and reporting matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support the review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required disclosures.
• Coordinate collection, validation, and analysis of financial and non-financial information for external reporting.
• Draft and maintain financial statement footnotes, disclosures, and supporting documentation.
• Research and apply U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements to complex transactions and disclosure matters.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting and other stakeholders to ensure the completeness and accuracy of reported financial information.
• Support the preparation and review of earnings-related materials and other external reporting communications.
• Assist with XBRL reporting processes and related compliance requirements.
• Support disclosure controls and procedures as well as SOX compliance activities related to financial reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support quarterly and annual reporting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, enhance controls, and increase reporting efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Oracle SmartView

HFM

XBRL reporting

SEC filing technologies

Job description

KBR is seeking a Lead Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to support external financial reporting and public company compliance. You will lead SEC filings, ensure accurate disclosures, and partner with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal and auditors.

The role involves applying U.S. GAAP to complex transactions, maintaining footnotes and disclosures, and supporting SOX controls and XBRL processes.