SR SEC Accountant

Affordable Personnel Services; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RSUs

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Affordable Personnel Services is seeking an experienced SEC Reporting Senior Accountant in Westford, MA. This role reports to the Controller and spans SEC reporting, financial reporting, technical accounting, and SOX compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with SEC exposure and a solid grasp of U.S. GAAP. This position offers a path toward SEC Reporting Senior Manager with long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years progressive accounting experience with SEC reporting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with monthly and quarterly close processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work 5 days per week in the Westford, MA office

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, Proxy Statements, earnings releases) and related disclosures
• Prepare financial statement components (Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Stockholders' Equity)
• Assist with footnotes and disclosures for SEC reporting
• Support XBRL tagging and SEC reporting processes
• Coordinate with Controller, auditors, and other departments during the reporting cycle
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities
• Address technical accounting issues under U.S. GAAP
• Assist with SOX/internal control documentation and evaluations
• Coordinate international audit activities and IFRS/local GAAP as applicable
• Support equity accounting and reporting improvements

Skills

SEC reporting

US GAAP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

XBRL

Workiva

ERP: Oracle

ERP: NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Location: Westford, MA — Company Headquarters
Schedule: 5 days per week in office; work-from-home flexibility during month-end and quarter-end close
Salary: $110,000–$120,000 base + 10% annual bonus + RSUs
Additional Compensation: Higher base salary may be considered for highly qualified candidates; sign-on bonus may be available.

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced SEC Reporting Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team in Westford, MA. This is a high-priority replacement opportunity reporting directly to the Controller and offers the opportunity to work across SEC reporting, financial reporting, technical accounting, month-end/quarter-end close, SOX compliance, and external audit.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with SEC reporting experience and a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

This position offers a potential long-term career path toward SEC Reporting Senior Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and review of the Company's SEC filings, including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Proxy Statements, earnings releases, and related disclosures.
• Prepare and review financial statement components, including the Statement of Cash Flows and Statement of Stockholders' Equity.
• Assist with preparation and review of financial statement footnotes and SEC disclosures.
• Support XBRL tagging and SEC reporting processes.
• Work closely with the Controller, accounting leadership, legal, investor relations, external auditors, and other internal departments throughout the reporting cycle.

Month-End & Quarter-End Close

• Support monthly and quarterly financial close activities.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and judgmental accounting areas.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and support financial statement preparation.
• Meet strict monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines.

Technical Accounting

• Research and evaluate accounting and financial reporting issues under U.S. GAAP.
• Assist with technical accounting matters involving lease accounting, capitalized software, stock-based compensation, equity accounting, and other complex transactions.
• Evaluate the impact of new accounting standards and accounting pronouncements.
• Assist with developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.

Audit & SOX

• Coordinate with external auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audits, including Big 4 audit support.
• Prepare audit schedules, GAAP checklists, financial statement analytics, related-party listings, and other requested documentation.
• Support SOX/internal control compliance, including process narratives, control documentation, and evaluation of control design and effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.

International Reporting

• Assist with international audit coordination and statutory filing requirements.
• Support reporting requirements under IFRS and local GAAP as applicable.

Equity & Process Improvement

• Support the Company's equity administration platform and stock compensation accounting and reporting.
• Assist with equity-related reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve and standardize accounting and reporting processes.
• Participate in cross-functional accounting and finance projects.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• SEC reporting experience, including exposure to 10-K and 10-Q filings.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Willingness to work 5 days per week in the Westford, MA office.

Preferred

• CPA preferred but not required.
• Public accounting experience and/or experience working with a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Corporate financial reporting experience.
• Experience with SOX/internal controls.
• Experience with XBRL, DFIN, Workiva, or similar SEC reporting platforms.
• Experience with Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, or another Tier 1 ERP system.
• Experience with stock-based compensation/equity accounting.
• Familiarity with IFRS and international/local GAAP.
• 10% annual bonus
• RSUs
• Higher compensation may be considered for exceptional candidates
• Potential sign-on bonus
• Direct visibility with the Controller
• Long-term career development opportunity with potential progression to SEC Reporting Senior Manager
• Work-from-home flexibility during designated month-end and quarter-end close periods