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Senior Accountant External Reporting

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

$95K - $115K/yr

Senior Accountant External Reporting Global Organization seeking their next rock-star Senior Accountant External Reporting to join their team growing team! Why join this company? * Global ...

CFS

Senior Accountant External Reporting

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

$95K - $115K/yr

Senior Accountant External Reporting Global Organization seeking their next rock-star Senior Accountant External Reporting to join their team growing team! Why join this company? * Global ...

CFS

Senior Accountant External Reporting

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

$95K - $115K/yr

Senior Accountant External Reporting Global Organization seeking their next rock-star Senior Accountant External Reporting to join their team growing team! Why join this company? * Global ...

CFS

Senior Accountant External Reporting

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

$95K - $115K/yr

Senior Accountant External Reporting Global Organization seeking their next rock-star Senior Accountant External Reporting to join their team growing team! Why join this company? * Global ...

CFS

Senior Accountant External Reporting

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

$95K - $115K/yr

Senior Accountant External Reporting Global Organization seeking their next rock-star Senior Accountant External Reporting to join their team growing team! Why join this company? * Global ...

CFS

Senior Accountant External Reporting

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

$95K - $115K/yr

Senior Accountant External Reporting Global Organization seeking their next rock-star Senior Accountant External Reporting to join their team growing team! Why join this company? * Global ...

Entergy

External Reporting Accountant

New Orleans, LA · On-site +1

$82K - $107K/yr

The Accountant (III, Lead, or Senior Lead) will perform SEC financial reporting, including Form 10-K and 10-Q, and lead or support other external financial reporting, including FERC financial ...

CFS

Senior Accountant External Reporting

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

$95K - $115K/yr

Senior Accountant External Reporting Global Organization seeking their next rock-star Senior Accountant External Reporting to join their team growing team! Why join this company? * Global ...

CFS

Senior Accountant External Reporting

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

$95K - $115K/yr

Senior Accountant External Reporting Global Organization seeking their next rock-star Senior Accountant External Reporting to join their team growing team! Why join this company? * Global ...

Everwise Credit Union

Accountant I

South Bend, IN

Prepares and reviews journal entries, internal and external accounting financial statements, schedules and reports of moderate complexity in one or more specialized areas. Uses computer systems to ...

CFS

Senior Accountant External Reporting

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

$95K - $115K/yr

Senior Accountant External Reporting Global Organization seeking their next rock-star Senior Accountant External Reporting to join their team growing team! Why join this company? * Global ...

Everwise Credit Union

Accountant I

South Bend, IN · On-site

Prepares and reviews journal entries, internal and external accounting financial statements, schedules and reports of moderate complexity in one or more specialized areas. Uses computer systems to ...

Robert Half

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

... the external accountant to support month-end close, adjustment entries, year-end preparation, and tax-related documentation. • Use QuickBooks Online for bookkeeping, reporting, and record ...

CFS

Tax Accountant

Greenwich, CT

$100/hr

Support tax reporting and coordinate with external accounting firms * Review tax documents and ... reports for accuracy and completeness * Handle tax-related correspondence, including state notices ...

CFS

Tax Accountant

Riverside, CT

$100/hr

Support tax reporting and coordinate with external accounting firms * Review tax documents and ... reports for accuracy and completeness * Handle tax-related correspondence, including state notices ...

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Tax Accountant

Stamford, CT

$100/hr

Support tax reporting and coordinate with external accounting firms * Review tax documents and ... reports for accuracy and completeness * Handle tax-related correspondence, including state notices ...

CFS

Tax Accountant

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$100/hr

Support tax reporting and coordinate with external accounting firms * Review tax documents and ... reports for accuracy and completeness * Handle tax-related correspondence, including state notices ...

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CredentialsCPA or accounting degree often requiredHigh school diploma or associate degree typically sufficient
Primary RoleFinancial analysis, tax planning, and reportingRecording daily financial transactions
Work EnvironmentConsults with clients periodically, often remotelyHandles daily bookkeeping tasks, often on-site or remotely
Employer & Industry UsageAccounting firms, corporations, small businessesSmall businesses, freelance, and small accounting firms

External Accountants focus on high-level financial analysis, tax strategies, and compliance, often working with multiple clients. Bookkeepers handle daily transaction recording and data entry, providing the foundational financial data. While both roles are essential for financial management, External Accountants typically require advanced credentials and offer strategic insights, whereas Bookkeepers focus on accurate record-keeping.

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Senior Accountant External Reporting

CFS

Milwaukee, WI • Hybrid

$95K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Senior Accountant External Reporting
Global Organization seeking their next rock-star Senior Accountant External Reporting to join their team growing team!

Why join this company?

  • Global Organization – 5,000+ Employees
  • 401K w/ Great Match
  • Generous Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Volunteer Days Off Annually + Awesome PTO Package
  • 100+ Year History, Has grown rapidly – Aggressive Growth Plans - Lots of Growth Potential

What you will be responsible for as a Senior Accountant External Reporting:

  • You will be responsible for preparing US GAAP Financial Statements - Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and P&L (Cash Flow) Statements.
  • Assist with Month-End Close duties pertaining to Financial Reporting
    • Preparation and review of Form 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, and 11-K, footnote disclosures and MD&A.
  • Assist with any Technical Accounting - Doing the research of impacts on team/organization.
  • Dealing with the Company Acquisitions or unusual transactions – Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting related
  • Creating & Writing White Paper Memos
  • Special Ad-Hoc requests from Leadership
  • Please Note - This isn't your typical day to day - GL focused role. There isn't going to be any Journal Entry Prep or Review. Perhaps some Review of Reconciliations

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant External Reporting role:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Required
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience (SEC Reporting and/or Audit)
  • Technical Expertise – ASC606 & ASC842 - Accounting Standard Updates & Research
  • CPA / MBA
  • Straight from Public Accounting (BIG4) or Top 10 CPA Firm or Combination of Public/Private Industry
  • Experience with NetSuite, Excel, other major ERP Systems
Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 depending on experience
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