Senior Accountant, External Reporting and Technical Accounting

#TeamGoHealth • IL

113d • $85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant, External Reporting and Technical Accounting will play a key role in the preparation and analysis of financial reporting and financial results, both for internal and external purposes, including the preparation of 10-Qs, 10-Ks, and other SEC reporting, which will require the ability to work cross-functionally with other leaders throughout the organization. This position will also be a key contributor in the research, interpretation, and implementation of technical accounting and financial reporting guidance. This role is ideal for a self-starter, who has a strong technical accounting and financial reporting background, with the ability to exercise professional judgement, work independently, perform key analyses, possess a focus on process improvements and a keen problem-solving ability and willingness to undertake any responsibility in support of the needs of the team and the organization. This role will report to the Director of External Reporting and Technical Accounting.

Requirements

• 3+ years of public accounting, or corporate accounting experience with a focus on financial reporting, or a mix of public accounting and corporate accounting experience with a focus on financial reporting.
• Strong working and current knowledge of GAAP, with demonstrated ability to analytically interpret accounting guidance and understand its impacts on financial reporting, disclosures, and operational results.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in writing complex technical accounting memos, process narratives, and/or accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact with cross-functional stakeholders across different levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Adobe applications, and other professional platforms. Experience with NetSuite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed understanding of the Company, its products and services, its markets and its internal organization in order to understand financial results.
• Assist with the Company’s financial accounting and reporting functions, including the preparation of quarterly and annual reporting (10-Qs, 10-Ks, and other SEC reporting).
• Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial consolidation processes, and help identify and implement areas for improvement and increased efficiency.
• Record journal entries and prepare reconciliations over complex accounting areas such as share-based compensation and debt.
• Research new accounting and financial reporting rules and regulations, and work closely with the accounting and finance teams to understand the impacts on financial results, including how changes to financial accounting standards will impact results.
• Perform research on technical accounting matters and document related memos.
• Maintain updated documented process narratives, and/or accounting policies and procedures for areas of responsibility.
• Assist in the implementation of new financial accounting and reporting standards, including the development of related disclosures and implementation controls.
• Work directly with and assist external subject matter experts around highly technical accounting areas, as needed.

Benefits

• Open vacation policy because work life balance is important.
• 401k program with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Generous employee referral bonuses.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Work from Home Stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees