SEC Reporting and Accounting Policy Senior Accountant

DuPont•Wimington, DE

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. We are seeking an SEC Reporting and Accounting Policy Senior to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of SEC reporting and GAAP accounting requirements, be able to work independently and collaboratively, and have exceptional attention to detail. Please note employees work 4 days onsite and 1 day remote. Candidates must live within a commutable distance to the corporate site in Wilmington, DE

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field
CPA required
5+ years of prior accounting/finance experience
SEC reporting experience
Strong technical accounting knowledge, including U.S. GAAP
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and the COSO Internal Control Framework.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, accountable, and able to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Works well in teams with an ability to interact at all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with BPC, OneStream, SAP and Workiva are advantageous
Reporting accounting data and information
Interpreting and applying policies and procedures
Public accounting and/or audit experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of the Company’s Form 10-K, 10-Q, including footnotes and financial disclosures included in other sections of quarterly and annual reports
Collaborate with Investor Relations to coordinate the preparation and review of schedules included within the quarterly earnings materials
Prepare quarterly management reporting packages
Assists in the preparation and review of additional SEC filings including, Form 8-Ks, 11-K, registration statements, and Proxy statement
Monitor and maintain the integrity of controls over the external reporting process through checklists, quarterly memorandums and other methods to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley 404
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate SEC reporting and technical accounting activities through the effective use of technology, data analytics, and emerging digital solutions.
Work cross-functionally with other departments including Consolidations, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Business Finance, M&A, and Business Controllers to ensure accurate financial accounting and reporting
Assist in the assessment of complex non-routine transactions and projects and the related SOX controls impacts. Examples include: acquisitions and divestitures, impairments of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets, revenue recognition, leases, sale / leaseback, derivatives, financing transactions, guarantees and indemnifications, exit and disposal activities, and foreign currency matters.
Develop relationships and work closely with external and internal auditors to ensure communication of critical accounting and reporting issues in a timely manner
Maintain a thorough understanding of SEC rules and regulations and U.S. GAAP requirements associated with adoption of new accounting standards and related compliance requirements
Supporting disclosure developments surrounding global environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting including CSRD reporting requirements
Supports and provides inputs to the annual Proxy Statement
Perform accounting research and peer reviews as needed to strengthen knowledge on accounting topics and industry views
Support department leadership with special projects and responsibilities as needed