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SEC Financial Reporting Analyst

SEC Financial Reporting Analyst job description

The senior financial reporting analyst role requires three to four years of relevant experience in finance and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Businesses prefer candidates with public accounting experience and at least some progress toward the CPA designation. Excellent Excel skills are a must, and experience with financial software applications (such as Oracle and Hyperion) are a plus. Top candidates have excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.

Typical SEC financial reporting analyst duties:

Assisting with internal and external financial reporting activities, including assistance in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports, and account reconciliation and analysisAssisting with the preparation of quarterly and annual reports on public filings (10-Q, 10-K and other SEC filings) and managing internal and external reviews for these documentsAnalyzing and reviewing data submitted by divisions or business units for financial reportingMaintaining, updating and developing accounting policies and proceduresAssisting in the documentation and updating of department Sarbanes-Oxley 404 processes

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National salary range for SEC Financial Reporting Analyst

92000 - 118250

Low
92000
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
101500
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
118250
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
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