Jobs · Accounting · New York

Sr SEC Accountant

Paychex · Rochester, NY · 1 mo ago
HybridAccounting$93k–$147k/yrFull-time

Overview

Assists in the preparation of external financial statements and SEC filings, supports the Accounting Department in areas of stand-alone financial statement review and readiness of external audit and adhoc research on technical accounting matters.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares external financial statements and SEC filings, including press releases, annual reports, proxy statements, etc., to ensure complete, accurate, and timely disclosure.
  • This may include review of XBRL tagging.
  • Acts as technical accounting resource to other parties, both within and external to Finance, providing technical accounting guidance on specific transactions or scenarios.
  • PARTNERS WITH OTHERS TO PROVIDE TIMELY AND ACCURATE ANSWERS TO TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION ON TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING TOPICS TO APPROPRIATE GROUPS.
  • Reviews newly issued accounting standards to assess impacts to the company.
  • PREPARES RESEARCH ON COMPLEX ACCOUNTING MATTERS FOR DISTILLATION TO MANAGER AND OTHER INVESTED PARTIES.
  • PREPARES DRAFT DISCLOSURE ON AREAS OF NEW REQUIREMENTS.
  • Reviews and drafts internal accounting policies to ensure consistency and adherence to applicable regulations.
  • CORROBORATES PUBLISHING OF POLICIES TO FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING HOME PAGE FOR USE BY ALL COMPANY EMPLOYEES.
  • PREPARES FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF A COMPLEX NATURE TO PRESENT IMPACTS TO THE COMPANY OF VARIOUS SCENARIOS.
  • EVALUATES COMPETITOR DISCLOSURES AND BEST PRACTICES FOR ANALYSIS AND COMPARISON PURPOSES, OFTEN ON REQUEST FROM SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
  • DETERMINES IMPROVEMENTS THAT CAN BE MADE IN THE COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND DISCLOSURES.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance - Required
  • 3 years of experience in SEC Reporting or other relevant experience.
  • Certified Public Accountant - Preferred

Pay

  • Starting base pay range for this position is $93,300 - $146,600 annually.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive rewards including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
  • Paid time off for volunteerism and promotion of many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.
  • Company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
  • We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit.
  • We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

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