Financial Reporting Accountant

Job Description

Position Summary

The Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for the preparation, analysis, and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable regulatory requirements. This role is critical to maintaining the integrity of the organization’s financial reporting processes and ensuring compliance with internal controls and external reporting standards.

This position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external auditors to deliver high-quality financial information that supports strategic decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of general ledger account reconciliations, including intercompany transactions; investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP and company policies

• Oversee preparation and analysis of balance sheet and income statement reports, including:

  • Monthly expense trending

  • Identification of unusual or significant transactions

  • Analysis of balance sheet fluctuations

• Maintain the financial reporting structure within Workday, including approving new accounts and classification changes to ensure proper reporting

• Perform detailed variance analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and key performance drivers

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries

• Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and consolidation of departmental and organizational operating and capital budgets

• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operational teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data

• Evaluate and improve financial reporting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and compliance

• Research and implement new accounting standards and regulatory requirements, assessing their impact on financial reporting

• Assist in developing and documenting accounting policies and procedures

• Participate in special projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and process automation initiatives

• Ensure adherence to internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and contribute to risk mitigation efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• 2–5+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience (public accounting experience preferred)

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards

• Prior experience managing intercompany transactions across multiple entities is preferred 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; experience with Workday ERP is highly desirable

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization

Work Environment & Expectations

• Primarily office-based, with up to one remote workday per week after the probationary period

• Extended hours may be required during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles

• High level of accountability and discretion required when handling sensitive financial information