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National Rural Utilities Cooperative

Senior SEC Accountant

National Rural Utilities Cooperative, Sterling, Virginia, United States, 22170


Senior SEC Accountant

Join a member-driven leader in a fast-paced, challenging and collaborative environment with the shared mission of supporting America's network of rural electric cooperatives. Since its formation in 1969, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, or CFC, located in Dulles, Virginia, has provided capital and industry-leading financial products to more than 1,000 not-for-profit, consumer-controlled utility systems across the United States. Our exceptional team delivers the "CFC Difference" that encompasses our values of service, integrity and excellence in all our interactions.

CFC has a need for a Senior SEC Accountant to join our Accounting team. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work at our headquarters office in Sterling, VA, as well as optional remote workdays. The Senior SEC Accountant is responsible for the preparation of our quarterly and annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and other related activities.

As a Senior SEC Accountant, you will:•Participate in all aspects of the coordination, preparation, tie-out and review of the quarterly Form 10-Q and annual 10-K filings with the SEC, as well as filings on Form 8-K and other required SEC filings.•Assist in the preparation of financial statements of CFC affiliates in compliance with US GAAP, including a broker dealer entity.•Complete GAAP and SEC disclosure checklists to ensure compliance with reporting and disclosure requirements.•Complete XBRL tagging of financial statements and footnotes.•Assist in the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards to incorporate into reporting to ensure new GAAP and SEC reporting requirements are met.•Review, research, interpret and provide technical support on accounting issues to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and SEC regulations.•Review investor relations materials, conference call scripts and other financial data summaries.•Assists with the preparation of materials for the board of directors' meetings.•Assist with the accounting analysis for new lease transactions.

To be successful, you will need:•Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required.•4 plus years of previous accounting experience.•Experience with financial reporting and general accounting software.•Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC Rules and regulations.•CPA or CPA candidate preferred.•Prior SEC reporting experience is preferred.•Experience with Workiva/WDesk and XBRL preferred.•Previous financial institution is preferred.•Strong ability to draft financial statements and related disclosures.•Advanced research and analytical abilities.•Strong accounting, financial analysis and problem-solving skills.•Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex financial reporting issues.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes hybrid work options; annual incentive opportunities; an employer-paid pension plan; 401(k); medical, dental and vision insurance; a generous leave policy; onsite gym; and more-all in a friendly, professional work environment. For additional information, please visit our website at www.nrucfc.coop. CFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.