Sr Accountant- Financial Reporting

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Alpharetta, GA

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About The Position

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. The Financial Reporting Senior Accountant will assist in the preparation of the financial reporting package, including US GAAP financial statements, footnotes and other supplementary schedules. This is a highly visible role with collaboration with General Ledger Accounting, Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax, Financial Planning & Analysis, Legal, Human Resources, and other operational departments within the Company to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results. This individual maintains relevant balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation. Duties include assuming an ownership role for assigned responsibilities and tasks. The Financial Reporting Senior Accountant will assist in the preparation of the financial reporting package, including US GAAP financial statements, footnotes and other supplementary schedules. This is a highly visible role with collaboration with General Ledger Accounting, Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax, Financial Planning & Analysis, Legal, Human Resources, and other operational departments within the Company to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results. This individual maintains relevant balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation. Duties include assuming an ownership role for assigned responsibilities and tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; CPA preferred; public accounting experience preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting and reporting experience.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and external reporting.
• Experience with the application and adoption of new accounting standards.
• Leadership experience a plus but not required.
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and consistency in preparing work.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Aptitude for working with data and managing complex data workflows.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for familiarity with the following tools and technology: Multiple ERPs Workiva SQL Python Business Intelligence and Analytical Process Automation Microsoft Copilot
• Experience working for a $1B company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow, Statement of Equity, and supporting materials.
• Assist in preparation of financial statement footnotes.
• Implement continuous improvement of periodic reporting package to enhance timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial management information.
• Prepare roll-forward reporting for key balance sheet captions such as Goodwill, Intangibles, Fixed Assets, Leases, Debt, and Equity.
• Document internal processes and support for financial reports.
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement comparative analyses to identify and resolve potential errors.
• Prepare and submit ad-hoc journal entries as needed.
• Serve as a resource for internal and external audit inquiries and ad hoc management reporting.
• Assist in establishing, implementing, and improving all accounting policies and procedures required for a SOX compliant financial operation.
• Take ownership of assigned areas of responsibilities to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects.
• Assist in the implementation of IPO readiness related to SEC reporting and technical accounting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual Environmental, Social, Governance reporting.
• Partner with the Business Units on Accounting and Financial Reporting matters.
• Develop strong cross-functional relationships and serve as a key business partner with General Ledger Accounting, Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax, Financial Planning & Analysis, Legal, and Human Resources to ensure that all transactions are properly reflected in financial statements.

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees