Senior Specialist SEC Reporting

Charles Schwab•Lone Tree, CO

About The Position

At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together. As part of the Corporate Controller's Department, the SEC Reporting group is responsible for the preparation of annual, quarterly, and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (e.g.,10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks), and for supporting earnings release materials and investor presentations for The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW). The SEC Reporting group is also responsible for all audited financial statements for applicable subsidiary entities, including Schwab's broker-dealer, bank, and international subsidiaries. The SEC Reporting group works closely with business partners across different departments to ensure compliance with financial reporting and disclosure rules and regulations from the SEC and other regulators and appropriate application of U.S. GAAP.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting
2-3 years of U.S. GAAP accounting and financial reporting experience required
Direct recent experience with SEC reporting and preparation of financial statements and footnotes of public companies.
Current understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting principles, and SEC regulatory requirements.
Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining a high degree of accuracy in every aspect of your work.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment while managing multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as critical thinking and analytical skills.
Strong desire to learn and grow professionally, particularly in regard to financial reporting.
Ability and desire to build and cultivate strong relationships inside and outside of team.
Overall knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and high proficiency using Excel required.

Nice To Haves

CPA license a plus.
public accounting experience a plus.
Relevant broker/dealer, banking, or other financial services accounting experience a plus.
PeopleSoft, Adobe Acrobat, and Workiva software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and preparation of external and internal financial reports, including audited financial statements filed with the SEC as well as other U.S. and international regulators.
Research and assist with implementation of accounting and regulatory guidance to ensure accurate and relevant disclosures in audited financial statements and SEC filings.
Prepare detailed, comprehensive documentation and workpapers to support the financial reports.
Establish and maintain close coordination with business partners in the accounting, treasury, finance, technical accounting policy, legal, and other functional business areas to ensure proper input into internal and external financial reporting.
Continuously work to enhance and streamline reporting processes and controls.
Support internal and external audits and regulatory examinations.
Execute and maintain an effective internal control environment.
Participate in projects as they arise to research the disclosure impacts of changes in our business and industry, as well as other ad hoc disclosure research or projects.
Participate in and contribute to an engaged and high-performing team environment.