Sr. Accountant - External Reporting (Remote)

This is a Fully Remote Job
About Our Client:
The organization operates within the retail industry, focusing on delivering comprehensive financial management and reporting. It addresses the challenge of accurate and timely financial disclosure by maintaining rigorous quarterly financial statements and supporting schedules prepared under US GAAP. The organization emphasizes process improvements and the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance financial reporting efficiency and accuracy.
About the Opportunity:
The SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - EXTERNAL REPORTING is responsible for preparing and analyzing the organization’s quarterly financial statements and related schedules. This role supports the month-end close process, researches accounting standards, and communicates financial insights to leadership. It plays a crucial part in ensuring transparency and compliance in financial reporting while driving continuous improvements in reporting processes.
Responsibilities:
Prepare, review, and analyze period-end financial statements and disclosures under US GAAP
Support month-end close and monthly financial reporting processes
Analyze financial results, identify trends and unusual movements, and explain drivers to finance leadership and business partners
Research accounting standards and document conclusions in technical memos
Review reconciliations and analytic variances, identify errors, and develop models and analytics
Apply process improvement principles including automation and AI-enabled tools
Complete ad hoc projects and analyses for finance leadership
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
Minimum 3 years accounting experience; 2 years public accounting preferred
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience researching accounting guidance
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office products
Experience in retail industry preferred
Experience with Workiva, Oracle Fusion, and Smart View/Essbase Excel add-in preferred
Pay Range and Compensation Package:
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
California: $80,000 - $132,000 Annually
Colorado: $69,500 - $115,000 Annually
Connecticut: $80,000 - $132,000 Annually
District of Columbia: $80,000 - $132,000 Annually
Hawaii: $69,500 - $115,000 Annually
Illinois: $69,500 - $115,000 Annually
Maryland: $69,500 - $115,000 Annually
Massachusetts: $80,000 - $132,000 Annually
Minnesota: $69,500 - $115,000 Annually
Nevada: $69,500 - $115,000 Annually
New Jersey: $80,000 - $132,000 Annually
New York: $87,000 - $144,000 Annually
Rhode Island: $69,500 - $115,000 Annually
Washington: $80,168 - $132,000 Annually
Benefits & Perks:
Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
Retirement plan including 401(k)
Paid time off
Life insurance and disability coverage
Merchandise discount
Employee assistance program resources
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.

Skills
Excel, Process Improvement, Accounting

Experience
3+ yrs

Work arrangement
Yes