The Associate Accountant – External Reporting will assist with preparing financial reports, supporting SEC compliance activities, researching accounting issues, and maintaining accurate financial records. This developmental role provides hands-on exposure to public company financial reporting, internal controls, forecasting, and financial applications while helping build technical accounting expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and filing SEC reports, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K.

Support earnings releases and other external financial reporting requirements.

Prepare and post journal entries for routine accounting transactions.

Research basic accounting issues and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Assist with preparing financial statement disclosures and supporting documentation.

Create accounting reports, reconciliations, analyses, and spreadsheet-based reporting.

Collaborate with Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A, and Corporate Accounting teams.

Support forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting activities.

Develop knowledge of company business processes, accounting systems, and organizational structure.

Maintain accurate documentation while meeting reporting deadlines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.

Basic knowledge of U.S. GAAP or applicable accounting principles.

Understanding of financial statements and accounting fundamentals.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative corporate environment.

No previous accounting experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Internship or academic project experience in accounting or finance.

Interest in SEC reporting, external reporting, and technical accounting.

Familiarity with financial reporting and corporate accounting processes.