Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting

CFS

Melville, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$145,000–$180,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Business Operations, Business impact analysis (BIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Corporate Finance, Cross-Functional, Document Management, Emerging Technology, External Audit, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Leadership, Mentoring, Operational Audit, Operations Processes, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Position Papers, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Public Finance, Regulations, SAP, SEC Filings, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Standards Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Technical Research

LOCATION

Melville, NY

POSTED

Today

Ready to move beyond traditional accounting and become a trusted advisor on complex accounting and reporting matters? This is a high-visibility opportunity to join a publicly traded, global organization where you'll work on SEC reporting, technical accounting, emerging accounting standards, and strategic business initiatives.

Senior Accountant – Technical Accounting & Financial SEC Reporting

Location: Melville, NY (Hybrid, in office 3x a week)
Salary: $145-180k
Perks: 7% 401k match, unlimited PTO
Company Insight: Company named Forbes’ 2026 Most Trusted Companies list and Forbes’ America’s Best Companies list.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a publicly traded, global organization with a sophisticated accounting and financial reporting environment
• Gain direct exposure to complex technical accounting issues, SEC reporting, and high-impact business transactions
• Partner with finance leadership and cross-functional teams across the organization, giving you broad visibility into strategic initiatives
• Develop expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, accounting policy development, and implementation of new accounting standards
• Work in a role that combines technical accounting, financial reporting, research, and business partnership
• Leverage AI-driven tools and automation technologies to modernize reporting processes and increase efficiency
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that strengthen controls, reporting accuracy, and operational effectiveness
• Enjoy ongoing professional development, mentorship, and leadership exposure that supports long-term career growth
• Gain experience with multinational operations and complex reporting structures
• Be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation, continuous learning, analytical thinking, and process excellence

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant – Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Research technical accounting matters and prepare accounting position papers and analyses
• Support SEC reporting, including quarterly and annual filings and required disclosures
• Interpret and implement new accounting standards while assessing business and operational impacts
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries and consolidations
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control documentation
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors on reporting, compliance, and technical accounting matters

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant – Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience
• 3+ years of experience supporting SEC reporting and public company financial reporting requirements
• 3+ years of experience researching and applying complex accounting standards
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal control frameworks
• Experience with financial reporting systems such as Workiva, HFM, Smart View, SAP, or similar platforms preferred
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is highly preferred

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About the Company

CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Financial Services

FOUNDED

1994

WEBSITE

http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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