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Financial Reporting Accountant

American Superconductor NE
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Ayer, MA 01432, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Financial role involves SEC reporting, preparation of financial tables for Proxy filings, and coordination with management and legal teams for quarterly filings.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and two to three years of related experience, particularly in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting.
  • The position requires strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with proficiency in business solutions software.
  • The annual salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the responsibilities and skills required.
  • Public Accounting/CPA experience is a plus, and the role may involve assisting with ad hoc projects and compliance with SOX controls.

Summary - Job Responsibilities – Activities:

The Financial be responsible for SEC reporting, including roll forward and drafting of the document quarterly fillings, coordination and updating of all inputs received from management and legal teams, preparation of supporting footnote schedules, review of XBRL tagging and completion of SOX tie out document. Additional tasks will include preparation of financial tables reported in the Proxy as well as assistance with ad hoc 8-K filing as needed.


Functions:

  • Preparation of SEC filings including but not limited to quarterly 10-Q/10-K, earnings 8-K and other 8-K filings as the business needs require using RDG Thunderdome online portal
  • Coordinate all inputs required for preparation of all supporting schedules
  • Review and approve all disclosure support schedules provided by subsidiaries prior to incorporating into filing
  • Coordinate review comments received from internal and external legal as well as senior accounting management reviews of all SEC documents
  • Review XBRL tagging completed by RDG team quarterly
  • Complete tie out of SEC report drafts prior to quarterly filings
  • Complete tie out of SEC financial statements back to ERP source reports
  • Completion of quarterly financial reporting disclosure checklist
  • Obtain signed SEC certifications from key management members each quarter
  • Prepare receivable and revenue related support schedules monthly to support ongoing management monitoring of activity between reporting periods
  • Assist legal and stock teams with preparation of annual Proxy filing through internal reviews and tie out of financial tables
  • Support auditor requests for quarterly and year end reviews as well as walkthroughs and SOX testing
  • Monitor new FASB pronouncements to identify impacts to the Company
  • Provide support in the application of proper U.S. GAAP disclosures for new guidance adopted as needed.
  • Cross train as backup to month end consolidations process in Oracle ERP
  • Ensure compliance with all SOX controls
  • Assist with ad hoc special projects as needed

 

Education - Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
  • Two to three years of related experience
  • Experience researching and resolving technical accounting issues for both U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting
  • Experience working with concepts, practices, and procedures in areas of responsibility
  • Public Accounting/CPA experience is a plus


Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

  • Broad and deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Knowledge of SEC rules and requirements
  • Knowledge of international financial reporting standards a plus
  • Strong communication skills needed to interface with all levels of the organization
  • Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with accountants, clients, and upper management
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent presentation skills for educating internal clients on accounting principles
  • Strong planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
  • Ability to research new disclosure requirements and communicate the results of the research both orally and in writing to global team 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to publicly represent company with internal and external clients
  • Ability to use own judgment and initiative in problem resolution



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