Staff Accountant

ESA - Electronic Security Association

Staff Accountant supporting financial reporting and consolidation processes for a publicly traded company. Focus on SEC filings and global data management in a hybrid environment.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $92,570 - $157,630 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
Support the drafting, input into reporting tool (Workiva) and tie-out of financial statements and footnote disclosures. Perform detailed footnote support schedules and ensure consistency and accuracy of reported information.
Support the global consolidation and reporting process, including data collection, validation, and reporting for multiple domestic and international entities.
Help monitor consolidation system outputs and ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations for key corporate accounts, ensuring accuracy and proper support.
Record and support certain corporate-level journal entries, including accruals and other non-routine transactions.
Analyze account activity and investigate variances to ensure proper accounting treatment.
Assist in maintaining proper documentation and audit trails for all accounting activities.
Partner with internal teams including Controllership, FP&A, Tax, and Treasury to gather data and ensure alignment in reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and automation within financial reporting and consolidation processes.
Support enhancements to financial systems, reporting tools, and documentation practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of accounting experience (public accounting or corporate accounting experience preferred)
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP fundamentals
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups)
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule and generous time off policy
Collaborative work environment with access to cutting-edge technology.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter Benefit, Pet Insurance and 401k participation from Day 1
Four weeks parental leave without using vacation time

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Hard Skills & Tools

SEC filingsForms 10-KForms 10-Qfinancial statementsfootnote disclosuresbalance sheet reconciliationsjournal entriesaccounting treatmentU.S. GAAPfinancial reporting

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsanalytical abilitiesproblem-solvingwritten communicationverbal communication