Sr Financial Reporting Analyst

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a detail-oriented financial reporting professional to join their team. This role involves supporting SEC filings, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and preparing financial statements. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, preferably with a CPA and Big 4 experience. You will thrive in a collaborative environment that values analytical skills and effective communication. Join this forward-thinking company and contribute to its mission of delivering quality service to the food industry while enjoying a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefit programs

Health and financial well-being support

Values-oriented company culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of financial reporting experience required.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and SEC reporting needed.
• Experience with Workiva and accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of SEC filings and internal reporting.
• Perform technical research for GAAP compliance.
• Assist with quarterly earnings and MD&A preparation.

Skills

Financial Reporting

U.S. GAAP Compliance

SEC Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Accounting Software

SOX Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA Certification (preferred)

Big 4 Audit Experience (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

Workiva

CCH or Checkpoint Learning

Job description

About Us

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

Primary Responsibility:

Support the preparation of SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K's, etc.), internal management reporting and financial results analyses. Perform technical research to ensure financial statements and disclosures are in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. Process internal and external audit requests.

What you'll Do

• Support the preparation of SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K's, etc.) and internal management reporting.
• Perform technical research to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages, including financial statements and variance analysis.
• Prepare external financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Maintain share-based compensation activity reports and disclosures.
• Perform quarterly earnings per share calculations and support annual goodwill impairment testing.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly MD&A and related non-GAAP disclosures.
• Liaise with investor relations for earnings releases and calls.
• Optimize the use of Workiva for financial reporting and assist with other SEC filings.
• Identify efficiencies and improvements in reporting processes.
• Ensure adherence to SOX controls and perform technical accounting research.
• Assist internal and external auditors and support IT with new accounting solutions.

What Experience and Education You Need

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, plus 2-4 years of financial reporting experience; CPA preferred; Big 4 audit experience with public company clients preferred.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• SOX compliance experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software systems; Oracle experience preferred.
• Experience with Workiva and accounting research tools (CCH or Checkpoint Learning).
• REIT experience is a plus

What Could Set You Apart

• Self-starter with strong planning and execution skills.
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a high-volume, changing environment.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work with internal customers at all levels.
• Ability to excel in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
• May require travel by automobile and airplane for business
• May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing
• May require carrying loads related to travel and the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Requires the use of various electronic tools

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

What We Offer:

Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

ABOUT US

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.