SENIOR SEC FINANCIAL REPORTING ACCOUNTANT

Dallas, TX – hybrid, 3 days onsite
Vaco has a rare opening for one of our Fortune 500 clients on the financial reporting team that they are looking to fill ASAP located in highly-demanded North Dallas area.
This is for a long-time client of ours and will be part of a great culture (people rarely leave the company!) Aside from traditional SEC reporting duties (putting the filings together, drafting footnotes, disclosures, earnings releases, etc.) Accountants will be tasked with Lease Accounting including preparing the 842 schedules, lease contracts/amendments asset and liability positions and preparing the monthly entries.
The company offers low-cost/high-coverage benefits, great perks (lots of free stuff), and bonuses that have historically paid out over 100%.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K), and other SEC reports (8-K, S-1, S-3, etc.) in compliance with SEC and U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Research and analyze complex accounting issues; prepare technical accounting memos as needed
• Research, interpret, and implement new accounting standards (e.g., ASC 842, ASC 606, ASC 326) and communicate their impact to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and SEC developments; assess and communicate potential impact to the organization.
• Support the preparation of earnings releases and investor relations materials.
• Maintain and update XBRL tagging for financial statements and footnotes.
• Collaborate with internal departments (legal, investor relations, FP&A) to ensure accurate and complete disclosure in filings.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX compliance).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA license preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) or in a public company reporting role.
• Hands-on experience with SEC filings and financial statement preparation.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Workiva, Wdesk, or similar SEC reporting software a plus.

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search, managed services, and strategic staffing solutions for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business.

Please let us know if we can help you with this, or another role, for your next step in your career!

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K), and other SEC reports (8-K, S-1, S-3, etc.) in compliance with SEC and U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Research and analyze complex accounting issues; prepare technical accounting memos as needed
• Research, interpret, and implement new accounting standards (e.g., ASC 842, ASC 606, ASC 326) and communicate their impact to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and SEC developments; assess and communicate potential impact to the organization.
• Support the preparation of earnings releases and investor relations materials.
• Maintain and update XBRL tagging for financial statements and footnotes.
• Collaborate with internal departments (legal, investor relations, FP&A) to ensure accurate and complete disclosure in filings.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX compliance)

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs