SEC Reporting Accountant III

Huntington National Bank•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The SEC Reporting Accountant III will be responsible for reviewing and preparing components of quarterly and annual consolidated external financial statements (10-K, 10-Q, 8-Ks etc.) in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements. This role involves collaborating with various personnel and departments to gather information, coordinate reviews, prepare support files, challenge disclosures, and complete reporting questionnaires. The position also requires maintaining the quarterly reporting timetable, assisting with technical accounting research and documentation, monitoring emerging accounting and reporting rules, and aiding in the establishment and maintenance of accounting policies and controls. Additionally, the role supports month-end close, financial statement review, and assists internal and external auditors. A key aspect of this position is to continuously assess and recommend improvements to financial reporting processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
3 or more years of progressive accounting and/or SEC reporting experience
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Combination of private industry and public accounting experience
Advanced technical accounting knowledge coupled with exceptional planning and organizational skills
CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Review components of quarterly and annual consolidated external financial statements (10-K, 10-Q, 8-Ks etc.) in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
Prepare complex components of quarterly and annual consolidated external financial statements (10-K, 10-Q, 8-Ks etc.) in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
Work with various personnel and departments to collect information and input into the above referenced reports; coordinate, review and collect comments on the various drafts; prepare support files; challenge the appropriateness of disclosures; complete all relevant disclosure checklists and reporting questionnaires.
Maintain quarterly reporting timetable and monitor progress against reporting cycle milestones
Assist with technical accounting research and documentation of new policies and procedures.
Monitor the development and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting rules being deliberated by the SEC, US GAAP, PCAOB, or other regulations.
Assist with establishment, documentation, and maintenance of company accounting policies and controls.
Assist with month-end close and financial statement review.
Assist internal and external auditors with information requests.
Continuously assess and recommend improvements to financial reporting processes, focusing on increasing efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.