Accountant – Corporate Accounting (External Financial Reporting & Benefits Accounting)
Core
Accountant supporting External Financial Reporting (SEC filings, earnings releases) and Benefits Accounting (stock-based compensation, pension plans, health reserves) for a large US corporation.
Role type
Corporate Accountant (Financial Reporting & Benefits)
Builds
SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), quarterly earnings materials, and benefits accounting reports
Domain
US Corporate Finance / Regulatory Reporting
Required skills
SEC filing preparation, iXBRL tagging, SOX 404 controls, stock-based compensation accounting, pension plan accounting, group health reserve calculations, government census/survey filings, internal control documentation
Preferred skills
CPA license, advanced Microsoft Excel, stakeholder collaboration with actuaries and auditors
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, iXBRL
Responsibilities
Prepare annual and quarterly SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-3, S-4); Support quarterly earnings releases and executive financial reporting; Perform iXBRL research and tagging; Compile documentation for audit-ready external reports; Execute and document internal controls per SOX 404; Support accounting for stock-based compensation, deferred compensation, and pension plans; Assist with group health and self-insurance reserve calculations.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC
