Our client, an American producer, is searching for a Financial Reporting Analyst to join their team in Franklin, TN. The Financial Reporting Analyst will prepare SEC filings (10Ks, 10Qs and 8Ks) and GAAP and SEC quarterly checklists, among other duties. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with strong communication and Microsoft Excel skills. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a fast-growing manufacturing company.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare SEC filings (10Ks, 10Qs and 8Ks)


• Perform review controls around the XBRL tagging process


• Prepare GAAP and SEC checklists quarterly


• Research and maintain a tracking file for recent accounting pronouncements and SEC rules


• Prepare analytics for quarterly audits, Audit Committee presentations and as requested


• Assist internal and external auditors with requests for support


• Perform quarterly fair value hierarchy testing using Bloomberg terminal


• Prepare derivative/hedge accounting entries, reconciliations and hedge effectiveness testing


• Manage broker settlement process (e.g. broker confirmations, wires and invoices for hedge activity)


• Distribute various memos/reports to plants (e.g. hedges and allocation entries)


• Prepare quarterly environmental entries and schedules


• Maintain quarterly contractual obligations schedules


• Maintain lease accounting process


• Assist with SOX compliance maintenance and testing in responsible areas

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field


• Minimum 3 years’ experience


• Preferred 2 years in public accounting and 1 year in private (for a public company)


• CPA or CPA candidate preferred, not required


• Strong writing/communication skills


• Strong Excel skills