Job Location : Victor,NY, USA
The Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting and Reporting is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will contribute to the preparation and analysis of key financial statements and regulatory filings, contributing to the organizations overall financial compliance with regulatory standards. This position will serve as a key contributor to various technical accounting analyses that support the accurate preparation of financial statements and regulatory filings under US GAAP and SEC reporting standards. This position reports to the Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
* Assist with the preparation of and take ownership over certain quarterly and annual financial reporting processes and contribute to the preparation of SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K and proxy statements)
* Draft and assist with footnotes and disclosures for financial statements, ensuring clarity and compliance with applicable standards
* Support the preparation of the quarterly earnings release and investor presentations
* Work closely with the Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting on lease accounting (ASC 842) calculations and conclusions, including reviewing new leases arising from acquisitions and modifications of existing leases with our tenants
* Assist in the preparation of various technical accounting analyses, including earnings per share, stock-based and director compensation calculations, disposition checklist reviews, purchase price allocations, and goodwill impairment analyses
* Conduct variance and analytic analyses, identifying trends and discrepancies, and providing actionable insights
* Review XBRL tagging
* Coordinate SEC filing process using companys reporting tool (Workiva)
* Ensure the quality, accuracy, and completeness of the reports, and tie out to supporting schedules or source data
* Effectively liaise with other departments to gather information for company reports and filings
* Understand and adhere to financial reporting timelines, calendars, checklists, and other deliverables
* Support the companys investor relations function through the review of ad-hoc external materials for completeness, accuracy, and consistency
* Conduct real estate benchmarking for GAAP and non-GAAP best practice disclosures and alignment with peers
* Prepare financial analyses for ad-hoc reporting requests from management
* Assist with SEC & GAAP disclosure pronouncements and research impact on the companys disclosures, including peer disclosure research
* Follow appropriate internal controls surrounding the preparation and filing of all SEC documents
* Assist and respond to external auditors in their reviews of the quarterly financial statements and year-end audits
* Help identify and develop best-in-class workflow improvements and/or efficiencies; recommend improvements as needed to ensure accurate financial reporting, ensure adequate controls, policies and procedures are in place, and ensure the department has the ability to scale with the companys growth
* Executes duties and maintains standards in accordance with company policies and procedures
* Additional duties as required
* Overtime hours may be required as job duties demand
Skills/Qualifications:
* Understanding of SEC reporting requirements, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and COSO
* Strong attention to detail; passionate about quality and accuracy
* Strong organizational skills with an ability to perform under deadline pressure
* Ability to handle multiple priorities with a professional demeanor
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate information effectively
* Experienced information gathering and information monitoring skills
* High level proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
* Solid work ethic and a professional, proactive, and positive approach to work
Education/Experience:
* Bachelors degree in accounting from a four-year accredited university required
* 3-5+ years relevant experience or experience in public accounting
* Progress towards, or completion of, a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation a plus
Environment and Physical Demands:
* Professional office environment with routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machine; noise level typical of a standard office environment
* Prolonged sitting, computer and telephone use, as well as standing, filing, stooping, bending, reaching and lifting, and carrying up to 15 pounds
* Ability to travel by plane, train, and automobile and operate a motor vehicle
The above description is not intended to define, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the functions of this position.
Our employees are our most valuable assets. To reward their commitment, we strive to provide a competitive and flexible mix of total rewards that have their best interests in mind and enhance our employee-centric culture.
The base salary range for this role is: $75,000 - $90,000. This range is Broadstones good faith estimate of the annual base salary it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to the individuals experience, skillset, relevant education & certifications, job-related knowledge, location, and other relevant factors identified through the recruitment & selection process.
The stated salary range does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role, such as performance-based cash bonuses and restricted stock grants. To learn more about Broadstones comprehensive total rewards visit