Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting

The Clorox Company • Durham, NC

1d • $61,800 - $135,800

About The Position

This role supports the preparation of the Company's financial filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This includes analysis of quarterly results for SEC filings and crafting communications for those filings, coordinating the SEC filing and deliverables processes, implementing required disclosure updates by assisting in cross-functional projects, and evaluation of strategic transactions for proper disclosure treatment. This position has a high level of visibility to functional accounting and corporate finance leaders, and is an opportunity to drive change in critical areas of the Finance department.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting standards, accounting policies and financial statements, and research skills
• Strong attention to detail resulting in consistently reliable, accurate and thorough work product
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills, as well as business writing skills
• Strong project management skills, including ability to work effectively in teams and influence and lead cross-functional projects
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively with strong planning and task organizational skills
• Flexible, adaptable and proactive
• Proficient in PC applications, including Microsoft Office suite (primarily Word and Excel)
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements, as well as proactively creating opportunities for improvement
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance

Nice To Haves

• Wdesk (SEC filing tool by Workiva), SAP or other ERP systems experience preferred
• Big 4 or public accounting experience preferred
• Actively licensed CPA, preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the quarterly close process and assist with the preparation of the Company's quarterly Form 10-Q and annual Form 10-K with the SEC (i.e., preparation and tie out of footnote disclosures; coordinate internal deliverables listing and receipt), and support the Company’s quarterly earnings release process.
• Develop relationships and work closely with business partners in the various Finance departments in order to provide accounting and business support, including research and recommendations on SEC Reporting issues as well as implementation of accounting changes.
• Prepare key quarterly deliverables including rounding sheet, balance sheet analytics and disclosure checklist.
• Attend quarterly 10-K and MD&A review meetings with business leaders in functional accounting and corporate finance departments.
• Support special project work as needed and other ad hoc tasks as assigned.
• Provide support to internal and external audit activities, including providing and coordinating deliverables.

Benefits

• robust health plans
• market-leading 401(k) program with a company match
• flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location)
• inclusive fertility/adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

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