Sr. Accountant
Robert Half · Chevy Chase, MD · 2 days ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Core Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of periodic financial reporting packages, including external regulatory filings and other statutory reporting requirements (10-Q, 10-K, etc.).
- Compile, review, and analyze supporting schedules and disclosures to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Aid in the preparation of SEC reporting materials related to financing activities, capital transactions, and other corporate reporting requirements.
- Ensure SEC reporting deliverables are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
- Prepare and evaluate recurring financial reports, including cash flow analyses and key operational performance metrics.
- Identify trends, variances, and meaningful insights from financial information and communicate findings to management.
- Develop supporting schedules and documentation used by leadership in financial review and decision-making processes.
- Contribute to the integrity and consistency of financial reporting across reporting periods.
- Serve as a key liaison during audit engagements by preparing requested documentation and providing timely responses to information requests.
- Partner with accounting, finance, legal, treasury, and other internal stakeholders to support reporting objectives and compliance requirements.
- Assist in the development of presentations, schedules, and materials used for executive and governance reporting purposes.
- Cook with both internal and external business partners to facilitate efficient reporting and audit processes.
- Evaluate existing reporting procedures and recommend opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
- Aid in initiatives focused on automation, system enhancements, and improved reporting workflows.
- Assist with projects involving technical accounting matters, financial process improvements, and strategic business initiatives.
- Support additional assignments and ad hoc analyses as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required.
- 4+ years of experience with financial reporting.
- Experience within a publicly traded organization or public accounting firm.
- Exposure to financial statement preparation, compliance reporting, or technical accounting matters is preferred.
- CPA designation or active pursuit of certification strongly preferred.