Financial Accounting Staff Accountant

Financial Accounting Staff Accountant

The SEC Financial Reporting Staff Accountant will assist in preparing and filing SEC reports in compliance with regulatory standards, focusing on accuracy and timeliness. This role offers a great opportunity to develop expertise in GAAP and SEC reporting. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and eager to take on special projects beyond the financial reporting function, contributing to cross-departmental efforts and process improvements.

Responsibilities :

• Assist in the preparation, review, and tie out of SEC filings including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and other required reports to ensure compliance with SEC regulations and internal policies.
• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Collect, synthesize and process edits received from management, auditors, and attorneys.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries, including those for equity transactions, stock compensation, accrued expenses, and lease accounting.
• Review subsidiary-level financial reporting for accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors during audits and reviews.
• Stay informed on changes in SEC rules and regulations and communicate relevant updates to the finance team.
• Participate in month-end and quarter-end closing activities related to SEC reporting.
• Perform account reconciliations and assist with analysis to support financial disclosures.
• Take part in special projects and initiatives across departments as requested by Management
• Maintain organized documentation and work papers supporting SEC filings and financial statements.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business needs.

Qualifications

Benefits & Perks : 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine's "Best Companies to Sell For" list and recognized on Forbes magazine's "Platinum 400 Best Big Companies" list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there's never been a better time to join our team.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or call to let us know the nature of your request.

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