We are looking for a Technical Accounting Consultant to join a long-term contract opportunity in Los Angeles, California. This position focuses on supporting public company reporting activities, helping deliver accurate and timely external filings while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory and accounting standards. The role offers the chance to work closely with cross-functional teams on financial disclosures, technical accounting matters, and ongoing reporting requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and support the completion of periodic external filings, including annual, quarterly, and current reports submitted to regulators.
- Gather, validate, and interpret financial information used in public reporting to help ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Develop disclosure materials such as footnotes, management discussion support, and related reporting schedules for external publication.
- Partner with accounting, finance, legal, investor relations, and external audit teams to keep reporting activities organized and on schedule.
- Examine financial statements and related disclosures to confirm alignment with applicable reporting rules and U.S. accounting guidance.
- Contribute to the execution and documentation of internal controls connected to the external reporting process.
- Perform research on technical accounting topics and assist with the adoption of newly issued accounting standards.
- Maintain reporting calendars, disclosure checklists, and supporting workpapers to strengthen filing readiness and documentation.
- Assist with ad hoc projects tied to compliance, regulatory reporting, and broader technical accounting needs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
- At least 7 years of experience in accounting, audit, financial reporting, or technical accounting roles.
- Working knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, purchase accounting and U.S. GAAP.
- Prior involvement in the preparation or review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K is strongly preferred.
- CPA certification, or meaningful progress toward certification, is preferred.
- Strong analytical capabilities with advanced Excel skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Experience with month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and bank reconciliations is valued.
- Familiarity with Oracle and exposure to tax provision activities, including annual and income tax provision support, is a plus.