Lead Financial Accounting & Reporting Accountant

Lead Financial Accounting & Reporting Accountant

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Expert level experience in accounting principles and practices
• Expert level experience in financial statements and reports
• Preferred: Microsoft Excel, SAP, Workiva, GAAP rules, SEC reporting, DOT reporting, Equity Accounting

Responsibilities

• Applies and possesses broad and deep knowledge of GAAP Accounting principles coupled with a solid understanding of business dynamics, dependencies, and variables.
• Serve as a seasoned financial resource to multiple levels of business leadership by performing complex analysis of financial results and supporting the organization in communication and collaboration with key Stakeholders.
• Assess risks when conducting research, evaluate financial implications to business activities, and propose options for resolution to Leaders.
• Complete detailed review of financial statement footnotes and analysis for compliance with SEC reporting requirements.
• Lead the Team in identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Guide and mentor Team Members to ensure their work meets regulatory accounting guidelines.
• Research complex regulatory reporting issues and emerging accounting pronouncements, develop procedures to address them and assess their effects on the Company’s financial reporting while communicating appropriately with senior management.
• Review of monthly and quarterly financial reports including, but not limited to, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows, as well as DOT and other external regulatory agency reporting to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformity to reporting and procedural standards.
• Support the business in executing its strategic/operating objectives, develop ad hoc analyses, lead special projects, and represent financial accounting and reporting on cross-functional projects.
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Excel
• SAP
• Workiva
• GAAP rules
• SEC reporting
• DOT reporting
• Equity Accounting