The Reporting Accountant, Senior supports the Accounting Department leadership, prepares SEC financial reporting documents, maintains on-going stock compensation administrative work and promotes cross-departmental process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of equity accounts.
• Reconciliation of outstanding stock with the company’s stock transfer agent.
• Prepare stock transfer letters and external brokerage transfer letters to the company’s stock transfer agent.
• Reconcile payroll reports to the stock administration system to ensure accurate reporting for W-2 and 1099’s.
• Prepare ASC 718 stock compensation expense from stock administration system monthly, quarterly and annually with reconciliation between periods.
• Bi-weekly reporting to payroll for inclusion of sales of stock on employees’ paychecks.
• Prepare disclosure reports quarterly and annually for SEC reporting of equity plans in 10-Q, 10-K, and Proxy.
• Record journal entries for ESPP stock administration system for posting to employee accounts.
• Prepare termination reports from equity plans to be included in final paycheck when necessary to payroll.
• Assist with the preparation of all SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K etc.).
• Maintain back-up support and electronic tie-out binders for all SEC filings.
• Assist with obtaining proper schedules and support from finance and accounting when inclusion in SEC filings is required.
• Assist and set-up blackout periods with the company’s stock administration system and subsequent communication to relevant covered employees.
• Prepare weighted-average share calculation based on the shares outstanding during the quarterly and annual periods to reconcile with equity accounts.
• Assist in preparing dilution reports for equity plans for inclusion in the weighted average share calculation.
• Assist with employee relations regarding ESPP specifics and bi-annual enrollment periods.
• Prepare presentation slides regarding ESPP program and other employee correspondence when necessary.
• Various other reconciliations and reporting items as needed.
• Assist with any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess a solid working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and stock administration.
• Must have strong work ethic & ability to multi-task.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Ability to analyze and interpret company financial data & reporting.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing & reviewing bi-weekly payroll data.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively interface with different departments within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA certification or working toward CPA, preferred.
• 6+ years’ of progressive accounting experience.
• 1-3 years’ experience in Stock Administration, preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in public accounting or public company experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, equity administration, and SOX compliance is required.
• Advanced knowledge/proficiency in preparing disclosure reports quarterly and annually for SEC reporting of equity plans in 10-Q, 10-K, and Proxy, required.
• Experience with SEC Reporting system, Active Disclosure, and stock administration system, Morgan Stanley At Work (Shareworks), is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Office, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) or other ERP systems preferred.
• A combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.