Senior Specialist SEC Reporting

About the role

The SEC Reporting group within the Corporate Controller’s Department is responsible for preparing annual, quarterly, and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (e.g., 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks), supporting earnings release materials and investor presentations for The Charles Schwab Corporation, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and disclosure rules and regulations from the SEC and other regulators.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and preparation of external and internal financial reports, including audited financial statements filed with the SEC as well as other U.S. and international regulators.
• Research and assist with implementation of accounting and regulatory guidance to ensure accurate and relevant disclosures in audited financial statements and SEC filings.
• Prepare detailed, comprehensive documentation and workpapers to support the financial reports.
• Establish and maintain close coordination with business partners in the accounting, treasury, finance, technical accounting policy, legal, and other functional business areas to ensure proper input into internal and external financial reporting.
• Continuously work to enhance and streamline reporting processes and controls.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory examinations.
• Execute and maintain an effective internal control environment.
• Participate in projects as they arise to research the disclosure impacts of changes in our business and industry, as well as other ad hoc disclosure research or projects.
• Participate in and contribute to an engaged and high-performing team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting – CPA license a plus.
• 2-3 years of U.S. GAAP accounting and financial reporting experience required – public accounting experience a plus.
• Direct recent experience with SEC reporting and preparation of financial statements and footnotes of public companies.
• Current understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting principles, and SEC regulatory requirements.
• Relevant broker/dealer, banking, or other financial services accounting experience a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining a high degree of accuracy in every aspect of your work.
• Able to work well in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong desire to learn and grow professionally, particularly in regard to financial reporting.
• Ability and desire to build and cultivate strong relationships inside and outside of team.
• Overall knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and high proficiency using Excel required.
• PeopleSoft, Adobe Acrobat, and Workiva software experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting.
• CPA license preferred.
• 2-3 years of U.S. GAAP accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Public accounting experience a plus.
• Recent experience with SEC reporting and preparation of financial statements and footnotes of public companies.
• Current understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting principles, and SEC regulatory requirements.
• Relevant broker/dealer, banking, or other financial services accounting experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong desire to learn and grow professionally, particularly in financial reporting.
• Ability and desire to build and cultivate strong relationships.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Adobe Acrobat, and Workiva software.

Skills

• U.S. GAAP accounting and financial reporting.
• SEC reporting and preparation of financial statements.
• Financial reporting principles and SEC regulatory requirements.
• Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• PeopleSoft, Adobe Acrobat, and Workiva software.

Benefits

At Schwab, you're eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions.
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.