Senior Accountant, Accounting Policy jobs in United States
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Selby Jennings · 1 month ago

Senior Accountant, Accounting Policy

positionDallas, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$80K/yr - $120K/yr
date5+ years exp

Selby Jennings is seeking a Senior Accountant - Accounting Policy who will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and implementing the company's GAAP and Statutory accounting policies. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise and will provide guidance to business units to ensure compliance with regulatory and financial reporting requirements.

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Hiring Manager
Caroline Formisano
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Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update the Accounting Policy Manual to reflect current GAAP and STAT requirements
Research and interpret new accounting standards and regulatory guidance; assess impact on financial reporting and operations
Provide technical accounting support to business units and finance teams on complex transactions
Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the organization
Assist in preparing technical memos and documentation for internal and external auditors
Support the implementation of new accounting standards and related system/process changes
Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, and other departments to ensure alignment of policy with operational practices
Participate in special projects related to accounting policy, compliance, and process improvement

Qualification

GAAP knowledgeStatutory accounting knowledgeTechnical accounting expertiseCPA certificationERP systems experienceResearch skillsAnalytical skillsWriting skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 5+ years of experience in accounting policy, technical accounting, or audit
Strong knowledge of GAAP and Statutory accounting principles and regulatory reporting requirements
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills for drafting policy and technical documentation
Ability to analyze complex transactions and provide clear guidance
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting platforms

Preferred

CPA strongly preferred
Big 4 experience a plus

Company

Selby Jennings

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Glassdoor3.4
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Global recruitment firm specialising in Banking
dateFounded in 2004
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.selbyjennings.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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