SEC Accountant (Remote)

SEC Accountant

Lewis James Professional is a woman-owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking a SEC Accountant for a contract opportunity with a financial services client.

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a leader by providing daily support, coaching, and development opportunities for the Financial Operations team.
• Manage, facilitate, and review internal and external financial and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure all duties and tasks performed by accounting staff are in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide research, analysis, and enhanced support to all lines of business. 
• Attend and participate in committee meetings, contributing financial expertise and data.
• Act as vendor relationship manager for external partners.
• Oversight of internal and external audit data collection.
• Serve as the chief representative from Financial Operations for ad hoc internal projects and budgeting, coordinating tasks and resources needed to achieve project scope.
• Performs monthly closing duties and reconciliation review.
• All other duties as assigned and any activities that support the key accountabilities.

Qualifications:  

• SEC reporting and banking experience, required.
• Five to seven years of accounting experience, preferably in a financial institution setting.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting standards, laws and regulations related to the job.
• Strong knowledge of and understanding of bank operations..
• Solid Computer literacy (Microsoft Office) with accurate data entry skills; proficient knowledge of working with spreadsheet and creating formulas. Ability to become proficient in use of specific software required for position.
• A high level of initiative, thoroughness, accuracy and organizational skills required.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• High level of confidentiality required.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active Disclosure and/or Workiva platforms experience.
• CPA designation.
• Leasing accounting experience.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Accounting or Finance.

Comments:
For immediate consideration, please click “Apply” and use Job Code BHJOB11837_ 4121. You may also send a copy of your resume to: resumes@lewisjamesprofessional.com and enter only the following job code in the subject line: BHJOB11837_ 4121. Lewis James Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V