This hybrid role offers the opportunity to transition from public accounting into a strategic technical accounting role supporting global operations. It includes hands-on experience with ASC 842 and tools like Workiva and SAP.

Sr. Technical Accountant
in Accounting + Finance PermanentJob Detail
Job Description
Title: Sr. Technical Accountant
Responsibilities
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements using Workiva, ensuring GAAP compliance across all reporting
- Draft and support technical memos on a range of complex transactions including business combinations, revenue recognition, debt and equity instruments, stock-based compensation, and asset impairments
- Maintain and update GAAP disclosure checklists for regulatory consistency
- Prepare lease accounting entries under ASC 842 and ensure accuracy across new and modified agreements
- Partner with internal teams to ensure lease tracking systems reflect current agreements
- Monitor and support the adoption of new accounting standards across the organization
- Support external audit processes by coordinating timely responses to PBC (prepared-by-client) audit requests
- Research and document accounting treatments for non-standard transactions, ensuring compliance with evolving guidance
- Prepare and review reconciliations for critical accounts including intangibles, pension, and goodwill
- Contribute to monthly close activities by preparing entries for specialized areas such as lease liabilities, goodwill amortization, and debt modifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA preferred
- 3+ years of experience in technical accounting or financial reporting, ideally from a public accounting firm or corporate finance group
- Familiarity with Workiva, SAP, and lease accounting software a plus
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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