Senior Accounting Analyst - SOX Compliance & ESG Reporting

Senior Accounting Analyst - SOX Compliance & ESG Reporting The Senior Accounting Analyst - SOX Compliance & ESG will be responsible for all aspects of managing and overseeing the company's application of and compliance with SOX 404 and 302 requirements. This includes partnering with various control owners, IT, internal audit, and external audit to ensure proper coverage and application of the company's internal controls framework. This role also includes assisting with the collection, validation and consolidation of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data, including the implementation of an internal control framework and disclosure of ESG-related information in SEC filings and other publicly available reports such as the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report. The role provides great opportunities for personal growth and development as it offers a broad range of responsibilities and visibility to many layers of the business and leadership team. This role is remote eligible, which means you would work virtually from home or other non-Best Buy location. Key responsibilities: * Develop and maintain the company's SOX framework * Manage the quarterly SOX 404 representation process and consolidate open deficiencies for reporting to senior management * Coordinate the quarterly Section 302 management representation process with business units and finance leaders and communicate results to senior management * Maintain and update SOX documentation maintained in a central database (Archer) * Act as a liaison and person of contact for the internal and external auditors * Conduct SOX trainings throughout the organization when needed * Assist with the design and implementation of end-to-end process for a large and diverse range of ESG data: identifying and validating sources, internal controls, documentation of process and estimates, materiality framework, consolidation and reporting * Assist with the drafting and review of 10K (or other SEC filings) sections related to ESG data. * Review and validate information to be presented in other public-facing reports such as the Best Buy Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report * Determine and implement process improvements and/or automation * Assist with other projects/workstreams as needed Required Qualifications: * 1.5+ years of experience in an accounting capacity * Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or related field * In lieu of a bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, economics, business or related field (in addition to the work experience required under basic qualifications for a total of 4.5+ years) Public accounting experience or experience in administering SOX in a large organization * Experience in applying internal control concepts and regulations, with an understanding of accounting processes and an ability to identify and address weaknesses in controls * GAAP accounting knowledge and an ability to research questions as they arise * Strong written and oral communication skills * Knowledge of Archer, Oracle, OneStream and/or other end-to-end reporting systems * High level of ethics, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality * CPA Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer. Position Type: Full timePandoLogic. Category:Finance, Keywords:Accounting Analyst, Location:Minneapolis, MN-55423