ESA - Electronic Security Association

Principal Accountant – Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting

ESA - Electronic Security Association

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Melville • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $141,373 - $210,911 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Research technical accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memorandums on topics such as business combinations, stock compensation, derivatives, leases, revenue recognition, etc.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of accounting policies with a focus on standardization and simplification.
  • Assist entity and segment-level accountants with the accounting for unique transactions.
  • Stay up to date on changes to US GAAP and SEC reporting and implement new accounting standards updates and SEC regulations.
  • Assist with ensuring compliance with SEC, US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley regulations.
  • Prepare and present potential solutions and alternative accounting approaches in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.
  • Willingness to learn, grow, and develop to become a subject matter expert.
  • Actively participates in the documentation of required disclosures associated with our quarterly and annual filings of Forms 10-Q/10-K.
  • Ability to evaluate business situations and identify the key accounting issues; analyzes the impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions and assists in implementing such solutions.
  • Present critical information to other departments, management, and/or external auditors in a clear and concise manner.
  • Commitment to being proactive over reactionary while applying critical thinking skills.

Requirements

  • 8+ years' accounting/finance experience or equivalent public accounting experience.
  • 5+ years' experience with quarterly and annual SEC reports.
  • 5+ years' experience interpreting or implementing complex accounting standards.
  • Working knowledge of financial systems/applications (Workiva, HFM, Smart View, SAP, Microsoft Suite).
  • CPA Certification
Benefits
  • life and health insurance
  • life assistance program
  • accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • disability insurance
  • 401k Plan
  • vacation & holidays.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
technical accountingbusiness combinationsstock compensationderivativesleasesrevenue recognitionUS GAAPSEC reportingSarbanes Oxley complianceaccounting policies
Soft Skills
willingness to learncritical thinkingproactive approachpresentation skillsanalytical skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationattention to detailadaptability
Certifications
CPA Certification