Job Description
NFE is searching for a Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting that will support the company’s growing financial reporting team. This individual will assist in the preparation of financial statements, MD&A and disclosures for the company’s quarterly and annual SEC reporting requirements.
The Senior Accountant will also assist with meeting the company’s statutory reporting requirements and researching and documenting technical accounting positions, including the evaluation of new accounting standards. The Senior Accountant will be a demonstrated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities
•Assist in preparing quarterly and annual SEC reporting documents and disclosures; prepare necessary disclosure checklists for each SEC filing.
•Assist in preparing statutory financial statements and identifying and accounting for any differences between US GAAP and IFRS or local GAAP.
•Research and document the accounting and SEC reporting impact of new or unusual transactions in the form of white papers; work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting related to such topics.
•Direct interaction with external auditors, including key contact for support preparation.
•Assist in setting and maintaining compliance with SOX requirements, primarily in the review of unusual transactions and financial reporting process.
•Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards and company policies across functional teams within the company and foreign reporting entities; draft and review new accounting policies or updating existing policies.
Qualifications
•BS or Master’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.
•2+ years of accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 accounting firm with a mix of audit and accounting advisory experience.
•Comprehensive understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
•Lease Accounting and Revenue Recognition experience a plus.
•Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and bring a hands-on approach with the ability to prioritize and deliver results in a fast-moving environment with a wide variety of strategic initiatives and constant deadlines.
•Demonstrate the ability to research technical accounting matters and prepare well-written memorandums and presentations articulating these matters.
•Driven, confident individual who is comfortable working independently while actively seeking guidance when necessary.