SEC Accountant

About the role

The SEC Accountant is an individual contributor who supports the organization's SEC reporting and external financial disclosure requirements, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation and review of SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, DEF 14A (proxy statement), and other required reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SEC rules and U.S. GAAP
• Support the drafting and review of financial statement footnote disclosures, MD&A, and supporting schedules for quarterly and annual filings
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Consolidation & Financial Reporting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Investor Relations, to gather, validate, and present financial information for public disclosure
• Maintain and update the SEC filing calendar, managing deadlines, review milestones, and sign-off processes to ensure timely filing submissions
• Aid in the preparation of XBRL/iXBRL tagging for SEC filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SEC tagging requirements
• Support the response to SEC comment letters, coordinating with Legal, Technical Accounting, and other subject matter experts as appropriate
• Assist in the preparation of earnings releases and related financial schedules, supporting the Investor Relations process
• Maintain documentation and workpapers supporting SEC filings, ensuring robust audit trails and compliance with internal controls
• Design, document, execute, and maintain key internal controls over financial reporting within the assigned scope
• Stay current on evolving SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP standards, and industry best practices, communicating potential impacts to management
• Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits, preparing audit deliverables and responding to auditor inquiries
• Assist with special projects, including IPO readiness, M&A integration, and implementation of new accounting standards, as applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and active CPA certification required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 1–2 years of SEC reporting experience at a public technology company and/or Big 4 / public accounting firm supporting public-company clients
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including Regulation S-X, Regulation S-K, and SEC comment letter practices
• Experience with accounting and financial reporting systems, such as Oracle NetSuite, Visual Lease, ShareWorks and Workiva
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including especially Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with financial statement footnote disclosures and MD&A preparation for 10-K and 10-Q filings
• Experience with or exposure to XBRL/iXBRL tagging tools and processes
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting and disclosure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying issues and proposing solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, respond quickly to changing priorities, and support change across the organization