Financial Reporting Accountant

American Superconductor NE•Ayer, MA

About The Position

The Financial be responsible for SEC reporting, including roll forward and drafting of the document quarterly fillings, coordination and updating of all inputs received from management and legal teams, preparation of supporting footnote schedules, review of XBRL tagging and completion of SOX tie out document. Additional tasks will include preparation of financial tables reported in the Proxy as well as assistance with ad hoc 8-K filing as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
Two to three years of related experience
Experience researching and resolving technical accounting issues for both U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting
Experience working with concepts, practices, and procedures in areas of responsibility
Broad and deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Knowledge of SEC rules and requirements
Strong communication skills needed to interface with all levels of the organization
Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills
Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with accountants, clients, and upper management
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent presentation skills for educating internal clients on accounting principles
Strong planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
Ability to research new disclosure requirements and communicate the results of the research both orally and in writing to global team
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to publicly represent company with internal and external clients
Ability to use own judgment and initiative in problem resolution

Nice To Haves

Public Accounting/CPA experience is a plus
Knowledge of international financial reporting standards a plus

Responsibilities

Preparation of SEC filings including but not limited to quarterly 10-Q/10-K, earnings 8-K and other 8-K filings as the business needs require using RDG Thunderdome online portal
Coordinate all inputs required for preparation of all supporting schedules
Review and approve all disclosure support schedules provided by subsidiaries prior to incorporating into filing
Coordinate review comments received from internal and external legal as well as senior accounting management reviews of all SEC documents
Review XBRL tagging completed by RDG team quarterly
Complete tie out of SEC report drafts prior to quarterly filings
Complete tie out of SEC financial statements back to ERP source reports
Completion of quarterly financial reporting disclosure checklist
Obtain signed SEC certifications from key management members each quarter
Prepare receivable and revenue related support schedules monthly to support ongoing management monitoring of activity between reporting periods
Assist legal and stock teams with preparation of annual Proxy filing through internal reviews and tie out of financial tables
Support auditor requests for quarterly and year end reviews as well as walkthroughs and SOX testing
Monitor new FASB pronouncements to identify impacts to the Company
Provide support in the application of proper U.S. GAAP disclosures for new guidance adopted as needed.
Cross train as backup to month end consolidations process in Oracle ERP
Ensure compliance with all SOX controls
Assist with ad hoc special projects as needed