Job Purpose

This role will work on a hybrid schedule at our Global Corporate Headquarters in Reading, PA. (3 days onsite/2 days remote)

This position is responsible for assisting the Director, External Reporting, with the preparation of financial and regulatory reporting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC regulatory filings. This person will also assist in the coordination of external audit, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and of other related projects as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation the Company’s SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and other company filings within the required deadlines.
• Stay current on new/proposed accounting guidance and best practices, including GAAP, SEC Reporting. Assist with the assessment of the impact of relevant guidance on the company's accounting and disclosures.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives to optimize the effectiveness of existing business applications, technologies and systems and to build efficiencies/improvements into current business processes.
• Assist with the documentation related to the internal control environment and provide support for SOX requirements, including review and maintenance of various corporate accounting processes and documentation.
• Assist with writing select Technical Memos and implementing new guidance as the project manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA License.
• 5+ years Big 4 experience.
• Prior public accounting, and/or SEC reporting experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulatory guidance to apply principles and practices to accounting matters.
• Ability to perform detailed work and maintain organization under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to interact effectively with, people across various functions, management, and external professionals (i.e. auditors).
• Ability to effectively collaborate and work in teams as well as work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making.
• Knowledge and prior experience working with Hyperion and Workiva a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). #CRP

General Job Requirements