Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting

Ryan Specialty • Chicago, IL

2d • $92,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Position Summary The Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting, will be a core member of our Controllership team and will be primarily focused on the SEC reporting process, equity-based compensation, and the accounting research associated with these matters. The position requires a high level of collaboration, working cross-functionally with Legal, Tax, FP&A, Investor Relations, and external partners to ensure sound compliance and reporting. This position reports to the Manager of SEC Reporting and will work closely with the Controllership Accounting and Reporting team. What will your job entail? Essential Functions:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, including public accounting and/or SEC reporting experience at a public company
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize, multitask, and think critically in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, as well as external partners (auditors, consultants, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC disclosure and reporting requirements

Nice To Haves

• Experience with reporting compliance software (Workiva, ActiveDisclosure, etc.) is a plus
• Experience with XBRL tagging is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and preparation of quarterly reports (10-Q), annual reports (10-K), current reports (8-K), and other SEC filings as needed
• Review supporting documentation and prepare the tie-out of the financial statements and footnotes
• Complete the accounting and related financial reporting for various equity-related transactions, including preparing journal entries, rollforwards, and footnote support for equity-based compensation and dividends
• Research accounting guidance, including new accounting standards, related to financial reporting, analyze impacts on our disclosures, and develop recommendations for required changes
• Prepare GAAP disclosure checklists to ensure compliance with accounting and SEC guidelines and completeness of financial statements
• Aid in the preparation of the quarterly earnings per share calculation
• Assist in maintaining proper documentation of SEC reporting policies, procedures, and controls
• Identify and implement process improvements to the reporting cycle
• Support external auditors’ work on annual audits and quarterly reviews
• Assist with special projects and transactions as assigned

Benefits

• In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.
• For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level