Senior Technical Accountant

$90,000 - $120,000/Yr

Montrose Environmental Group - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Irvine, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Technical Accountant will play a crucial role in managing and preparing the company's external financial reporting, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and internal controls. This position requires a strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting, as well as the ability to collaborate with various teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis. The role is based in Irvine, CA, and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination, management, preparation, and reporting of the Company's external financial reporting on SEC Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, quarterly earnings releases, and Investor presentations.
• Lead technical accounting analysis and miscellaneous general ledger activities.
• Perform month-end and quarter-end closing duties, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and issues to report to management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls to maintain accuracy of financial statements.
• Collaborate with Financial Planning and Analysis and Global Business Services teams to ensure completeness of accrual and deferral schedules.
• Communicate with operational finance team members to coordinate activities and ensure adherence to policies.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and track audit open items.
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A disclosures, and complete financial statement disclosure checklists.
• Research accounting guidance related to new accounting pronouncements and document findings.
• Prepare purchase price accounting for new business acquisitions and assist with financial integration efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years in a top 10 public accounting firm (Big 4, RSM, BDO, Grant Thornton, etc.).
• Experience in a publicly traded company in an SEC reporting or technical accounting role is preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, SOX internal control frameworks, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with preparing and reconciling accounts such as goodwill, intangibles, and purchase price accounting.
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management.
• Experience in environments with high transaction volume.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and v-lookup formulas.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Solid organization and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Holds an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Familiarity or experience with Workday Financials (ERP).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $90,000 - $120,000.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match.
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits.
• Financial assistance program known as the Montrose Foundation.
• Access to a student loan planning tool.