Transcat, Inc

Sr. Accountant (External Reporting & Technical Accounting)

Transcat, Inc$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
  • 3-6+ years of accounting experience, ideally blending public accounting and industry expertise
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA or CPA candidate preferred)
  • Experience with SEC reporting and financial statement presentation
  • Exposure to technical accounting research and memo writing
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Proficient in Excel, with strong analytical capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and support timely SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
  • Assist in drafting financial statements and critical disclosures
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external auditors during reporting
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Research accounting guidance and draft technical memos for complex transactions
  • Execute and document internal controls per SOX requirements
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and document enhancements

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to high-level financial processes and regulatory compliance
  • Opportunity to support strategic initiatives such as M&A
  • Engagement in identifying and implementing process improvements
  • Potential for professional growth in technical accounting areas
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Sr. Accountant (External Reporting & Technical Accounting) plays a key role in the preparation of SEC filings and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. This position supports the external reporting process, performs technical accounting research, and assists in maintaining internal controls over financial reporting. The role partners cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while contributing to process improvements and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

  • SEC Reporting & Filings
    • Prepare and support the timely filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
    • Assist in the drafting and review of financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A disclosures
    • Ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting schedules and documentation and compile and consolidate for tie-outs
    • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external auditors during the reporting process
    • Execute SOX controls related to external reporting
  • Financial Reporting
    • Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to external reporting
    • Assist in the consolidation of financial statements and preparation of reporting packages
    • Analyze financial results and variances to support disclosures
    • Maintain supporting documentation for reported financial results
  • Technical Accounting
    • Research accounting guidance and assist in drafting technical memos on complex transactions
    • Stay current on new and emerging accounting standards and assist with implementation
    • Partner with internal teams to evaluate accounting implications of business activities and transactions
    • Support documentation of accounting policies and procedures
  • SOX & Internal Controls
    • Execute and document internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with SOX requirements
    • Assist in control design, testing support, and remediation efforts, as needed
    • Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support audits and reviews
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Work with finance, legal, tax, and operational teams to gather information for reporting and technical assessments
    • Support communication of financial reporting matters and key technical conclusions
    • Assist in responding to auditor inquiries and regulatory requests
  • Process Improvements & Special Projects
    • Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls, and documentation
    • Support implementation of new tools, automation, and system enhancements
    • Assist with technical accounting and reporting aspects of strategic initiatives, including M&A
    • Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects, as assigned
  • Model the Company's values to influence others to perform in an aligned manner.
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Ability to research and interpret complex accounting guidance
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative mindset
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Strong ethical standards and integrity


Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred)
  • 3-6+ years of accounting experience, preferably with a mix of public accounting and industry
  • Experience with SEC reporting and financial statement presentation
  • Exposure to technical accounting research and memo writing


Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities if necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About Transcat, Inc

Transcat, Inc. is a provider of calibration and laboratory instrument services and a distributor of professional grade test, measurement and control instrumentation. The Company conducts its business through two segments: service (Service) and distribution (Distribution). Through the Service segment, the Company offers calibration, repair, inspection, analytical qualifications, preventative maintenance and other related services, a majority of which are processed through its asset management system, CalTrak (CalTrak). Through the Distribution segment, the Company markets, sells and rents national brand instruments to customers around the globe. The Company is focused on providing its services and products to the life science industries, which include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device manufacturing and other Federal Drug Administration-regulated businesses; food and beverage, and other industries.
Learn more about Transcat, Inc
Size
918 employees
Market Cap
$540 million
Industry
Net Income
$7 million
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$170.3 million
NASDAQ

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