Financial Reporting Manager Jobs in Springdale, AR

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About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team, supporting both External Financial Reporting and Benefits Accounting. This role plays a key part in preparing the company's SEC filings and quarterly earnings materials, while also owning benefits-related accounting responsibilities including stock-based compensation and deferred compensation plans, pension plans, group health and self-insurance reserves. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to broaden their exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting, and cross-functional collaboration within a large corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

External Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of annual and quarterly SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, and support ad hoc filings such as Forms 8-K, S-3, and S-4

• Support preparation of quarterly earnings releases and internal executive financial reporting packages

• Perform iXBRL research and tagging, ensuring SEC filings are properly coded

• Compile and maintain supporting documentation to ensure all external financial reports are accurate, well-documented, tied out, and audit-ready

• Prepare required monthly, quarterly, and annual government census/survey filings, coordinating with plant locations to meet reporting deadlines

• Respond to ad hoc requests from other Finance & Accounting departments

Benefits & Equity Accounting

• Support accounting for benefit plans, including stock-based compensation, deferred compensation, and pension plans

• Assist with group health and self-insurance reserve calculations

• Perform treasury stock reconciliations

Controls & Collaboration

• Understand and apply SOX 404 requirements; execute and document internal controls related to assigned areas

• Partner with internal departments and external contacts - including consultants, actuaries, benefit plan administrators, and auditors - to ensure accurate and timely reporting

• Build strong working relationships across the organization while reflecting the company's core values

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required

Experience

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting and/or SEC reporting experience strongly preferred

Certifications

• CPA or active pursuit of CPA license preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

• Solid understanding of internal controls and SOX 404 compliance

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work cross-functionally with business partners across the organization and consultants, actuaries, and auditors

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Workiva) a plus

Supervisory - None

Travel - None

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