Financial Reporting Accountant

Wilson Workforce Solutions • Morgantown, WV

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Opportunity Were seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Financial Reporting Accountant to join the team during an exciting period of growth and transition as a newly public company. In this critical, high-impact role, you'll be instrumental in developing, preparing, and maintaining accurate and timely financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders. You'll ensure our financial statements comply with all regulatory requirements and play a key role in our reporting functions. Location This role is a hybrid position based out of the office in Morgantown, WV and will be expected work onsite in the office three days per week. What You Will Be Doing As a Financial Reporting Accountant, you'll be at the forefront of our financial reporting efforts. You'll jump in and help the accounting team get SEC-ready, actively preparing filings and collaborating to design and implement the processes and controls that will underpin our future financial reporting. This includes:

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in accounting or a related field is required; a CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, with significant experience at a publicly traded company or in public accounting focused on SEC clients.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations.
• Proven experience preparing and filing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• Strong understanding of internal controls (SOX) and experience with their documentation and testing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with senior management and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with an enterprise-level accounting system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, contractors, vendors, and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and filing SEC documents, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, ensuring full compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Managing and coordinating the quarter-end and year-end close processes, ensuring they are efficient, accurate, and meet public company deadlines.
• Playing a key role in the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance process, including documenting and testing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Supporting the quarterly earnings release process, including preparing financial schedules and assisting with the earnings call script and Q&A preparation.
• Collaborating with external auditors to manage the quarterly reviews and annual audits and providing all necessary documentation and support.
• Conducting technical accounting research on complex accounting issues and preparing technical memos to document the company's position.
• Assisting in the preparation and consolidation of internal and external financial statements and management discussion and analysis (MD&A).
• Working cross-functionally with legal, investor relations, and other departments to ensure consistent and accurate financial messaging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level