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Methode Electronics · 1 month ago

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

Southfield, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

Methode Electronics is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Company’s technical accounting, external financial reporting, and global consolidation processes. This role involves preparing analyses and schedules for SEC reports and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls while collaborating with auditors and global finance teams.

ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing

Responsibilities

Assist in the consolidation, preparation, and reporting of external basis financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and compliant with SEC regulations

Assist in planning and coordinating monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities

Assist in managing the monthly global consolidation process in OneStream, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, integrity of equity accounts, and preparation of consolidated financial statements

Prepare journal entries, analyses, and reconciliations for consolidation entries, including intercompany loans, dividends, and distributions

Collaborate with global finance teams, including corporate groups such as tax, treasury, and legal, to substantiate changes in equity balances and process USD overrides

Coordinate push-down of top-side journal entries to business units’ general ledger in the subsequent month

Assist with analytical reviews of operating results to ensure the accuracy of accounting records

Support the process of gathering data from subsidiaries ensuring completeness of the monthly consolidation and related quarterly financial statement information

Assist with system updates and improvements to consolidation processes

Assist in designing a system to meet all external financial reporting requirements

Prepare corporate journal entries for accounting matters, such as corporate debt and corporate prepaid expenses

Prepare supporting schedules, tie-outs, and draft disclosures for SEC filings, including, but not limited to Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and registration statements

Support footnote preparation, MD&A updates, and internal review processes to ensure accuracy and completeness

Support the completion of XBRL tagging and disclosure checklists and implementing ongoing enhancements to the reporting process

Assist in preparing and reviewing information for earnings releases and investor presentations

Assist with researching and documenting the accounting treatment for specific transactions under U.S. GAAP (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, debt, derivatives)

Prepare supporting analyses for technical accounting whitepapers to be reviewed by management and external auditors

Track new accounting pronouncements and support the adoption efforts across the organization

Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and automation

Ensure SOX compliance and strong internal controls over financial reporting areas

Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits, including preparation of schedules and responses to auditor inquiries

Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

CPAU.S. GAAPSEC reportingFinancial reporting systemsPublic accounting experienceAnalytical skillsMicrosoft ExcelAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA required or in progress

2-5 years of public accounting experience, with Big 4 public accounting and/or corporate accounting industry roles in a global, multinational environment

Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and exposure to SEC reporting and consolidations

Experience with a publicly traded global manufacturing or technology company

Experience with multinational operations, foreign currency, and intercompany accounting

Team player with the ability to collaborate across functions and regions

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in using Microsoft office applications, specifically Excel (pivot tables and vlookups) and Word