Senior Accountant

Onto

$93K — $140K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
  • Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statements
  • Public accounting or public company accounting experience
  • Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Prepare components of SEC filings including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
  • Assist with tie-outs, disclosure checklists, and quality control procedures
  • Support XBRL tagging and filing logistics
  • Research U.S. GAAP guidance for accounting and disclosure questions
  • Prepare draft technical accounting memos for review
  • Administer accounting for equity plans, including RSUs and ESPP programs
  • Execute SOX controls related to external financial reporting and disclosures

Benefits

  • Annual bonus opportunities
  • Long-term incentives tied to company and individual success
Full Job Description
Job Summary & Responsibilities

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting will support the Company's external financial reporting process through hands-on preparation of SEC filings, disclosures, and technical accounting analyses. This role is ideal for a high-performing senior accountant with public accounting and/or public company experience who is looking to deepen SEC reporting and technical accounting expertise.

Key Responsibilities

SEC & External Reporting
  • Prepare components of SEC filings, including:
    • Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
    • Financial statement footnotes and supporting schedules
  • Assist with tie-outs, disclosure checklists, and quality control procedures.
  • Support XBRL tagging and filing logistics.
  • Prepare documentation and schedules to support external auditor reviews.

Technical Accounting Support
  • Research U.S. GAAP guidance for accounting and disclosure questions.
  • Prepare draft technical accounting memos for review by Manager/Director.
  • Assist with evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards.
  • Support accounting analysis for transactions such as revenue arrangements, equity compensation, restructurings, or M&A (as applicable).

Other Responsibilities
  • Administration and accounting for equity plans, including RSUs and ESPP program
  • Coordinate required valuations of various performance equity awards
  • Ensure appropriate accounting for leases under ASC 842

Controls & Compliance
  • Execute SOX controls related to external financial reporting and disclosures.
  • Maintain clear, well-organized workpapers to support filings and audits.
  • Assist with addressing auditor questions and walkthroughs.

Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Work with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and other accounting teams to gather data used in SEC filings.
  • Support earnings close and reporting calendar activities.

Process & Development
  • Identify opportunities to improve documentation, efficiency, and repeatability in reporting processes.
  • Continue building technical accounting and SEC reporting expertise with coaching from leadership.


Qualifications

Required
  • ~2-4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
  • Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statements.
  • Experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) or public company accounting.
  • Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Preferred
  • Experience supporting SEC reporting (10-K/10-Q exposure a plus).
  • CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred.
  • Exposure to technical accounting research or memo preparation.
  • Experience working in a Big 4-audited environment.


Key Competencies
  • Detail-oriented with strong execution skills
  • Comfortable working under tight filing deadlines
  • Curious and eager to build technical accounting expertise
  • Clear written communication and documentation skills
  • Receptive to feedback and able to incorporate review comments efficiently


Compensation & Growth
• Base Salary Range:
$93,600.00 - $140,400.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.

  • Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.

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