Senior Accountant - External Reporting

Job Description

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - EXTERNAL REPORTING (10160)

Our client near Downtown Dallas is looking for a Senior or Lead Accountant - External Reporting. They will perform complex accounting activities relating to internal control systems, maintenance of general ledger, advanced technical accounting research and policy & procedure development, maintenance of reporting & automation systems, and preparation of financial statements and related footnotes. Confidently communicates technical accounting and control requirements clearly to others. Build relationships with employed and outsourced staff to complete tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Works collaboratively in an outsourced environment

Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ability to effectively apply guidance to complex accounting transactions

Prepares advanced monthly Enterprise reporting including Board reporting and senior leadership reporting

Prepares and coordinates quarterly public bond disclosures including preparation and review of advanced disclosures in compliance with continuing disclosure agreements, as well as facilitating Legal, Treasury, and CFO review

Prepares and coordinates Enterprise audited financial statements and supporting schedules

Reviews 24+ audited financial statements including ensuring disclosures are up to date based on most recent accounting pronouncements, ensuring disclosures are standardized where applicable, and finalization of reports that are distributed to the Enterprise Audit and Compliance Committee and other boards

Performs advanced accounting research and supports due diligence and mergers/acquisitions

Assists in resolving complex accounting issues or internal control problems by working with various departments, as well as recommending business process changes

Elevates issues and communicates relevant, advanced financial information to other departments, including the Chief Accounting Officer and External Reporting leadership

Supports the accounting department in complex accounting transactions, including developing accounting position and papers

Prepares required financial reporting schedules in all public bond offerings

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

CPA Required

1.5 years of public accounting firm experience

Advanced and thorough knowledge of GAAP principles

Ability to apply GAAP to complex accounting transactions

Strong knowledge of modern technology capabilities

Ability to perform advanced accounting research

Ability to work on complex team projects

Strong communication skills

Strong problem – solving skills

Ability to work well with othersCompany Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.

Full-time