Sr. Accountant - Financial Reporting

SM-Energy Company•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant on the Financial Reporting team, you will be a primary contributor to the preparation of the Company's SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K. The role carries meaningful responsibility and offers growth potential for a technically strong candidate interested in expanding their expertise and taking on increasing responsibility over time. This position operates within a deadline-driven environment where filing dates, press releases, and transaction activity create periods requiring extended hours and weekend availability. Candidates should be prepared for these demands and comfortable performing at a high level when priorities shift and timelines compress. Outside of peak periods, the role offers flexibility in schedule and work location. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential for success in this position, as are excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, FASB Codification, and SEC reporting requirements
Demonstrated ability to research and apply technical accounting guidance
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Co-Pilot
Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year university in accounting
4+ years of public accounting and/or SEC reporting responsibilities (Form 10-K and 10-Q preparation experience)
CPA or CPA candidate required

Nice To Haves

oil and gas accounting experience preferred
Experience with Workiva, Intelligize, and/or Claude AI a plus
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Prepare and review SEC filings, including financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A, with a high degree of accuracy and ownership
Prepare, analyze, and review supporting work papers that will be scrutinized by internal and external auditors
Prepare statement of cash flows and earnings per share calculations
Complete XBRL tagging for SEC filings
Research and apply technical accounting guidance, including US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Partner with stakeholders across the organization to source and interpret key business and financial developments, resolve issues, and drive timely and accurate SEC filings
Support internal and external audit procedures
Contribute to capital markets transactions, corporate securities matters, and acquisition/divestiture activity; support annual proxy preparation; and review investor relations materials
Identify issues early and help address them before they escalate
Conduct business with the highest ethical standards