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Brilliant Staffing

35981 | Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Brilliant Staffing, Northbrook, Illinois, us, 60065


Job DescriptionRole - Sr. Financial Reporting Analyst*Hybrid (3 days a week on-site)*

Job Summary:The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst will play a crucial role in the accounting and reporting functions for complex areas. This position is instrumental in determining the appropriate accounting treatment for significant and unusual transactions. The role offers an excellent opportunity for problem-solving, recommending solutions, and driving process changes as company continues to grow and evolve.

Job Description:The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst will be essential in managing accounting and reporting for diverse accounting areas. This role will be a key player in determining the appropriate accounting treatment for significant and unusual transactions. It offers the chance to solve problems, recommend solutions, and drive process improvements as company develops.

Job Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary contact and subject matter expert for a specific technical accounting area within the financial reporting group, such as stock compensation, EPS, leases, asset retirement obligations, revenue recognition, pensions and post-retirement benefits, or natural gas derivatives. This includes preparing related journal entries, reconciliations, and 10Q and 10K disclosures.Participate in preparing financial statements and disclosures for external issuance, ensuring compliance with SEC and FASB accounting and reporting requirements.Assist with other technical accounting areas and reporting functions, which may include benefit plan audits, asset fair value testing, supporting the Investor Relations team (including accounting reviews of quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, and call scripts), and other accounting-related projects as needed.Act as a technical accounting resource in reviewing and evaluating extraordinary and atypical business transactions, or new SEC rules and accounting standards updates, to determine the appropriate accounting and external reporting treatment.Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.CPA certification or active CPA candidate.Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting.At least 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience in private industry, with experience in technical accounting and/or financial reporting. Public accounting experience is preferred.Knowledge of FASB and SEC rules and regulations, with the ability to apply business and financial concepts.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Workiva and SAP is a plus.#LI-GM1