Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – SEC Reporting

Ascendo Resources | Confidential Client

Location: Boca Raton, FL (Hybrid - 4/1)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Benefits

Position Overview

Ascendo Resources is partnering with a growing, established organization headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, to identify a detail-oriented Staff Accountant – SEC Reporting to join its corporate finance and accounting team.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to gain hands-on experience with external financial reporting, SEC filings, technical accounting, and financial statement preparation within a publicly traded organization.

The Staff Accountant will work closely with accounting leadership, internal finance teams, and external auditors to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and other required financial disclosures.
• Prepare supporting financial schedules, account analyses, reconciliations, and documentation required for external reporting.
• Review and validate financial statement information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting standards.
• Coordinate with internal accounting teams and external auditors to provide financial documentation and support audit requests.
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures, supporting schedules, and compliance checklists.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations to support the financial close process.
• Research technical accounting matters and assist with preparing documentation related to U.S. GAAP and applicable accounting guidance.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and financial reporting regulations to support ongoing compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to gather, analyze, and validate financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, documentation, and internal controls.
• Support accounting leadership with special projects, financial analysis, and ad hoc reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; master's degree preferred.
• 1–3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within public accounting, external reporting, or a publicly traded corporate environment.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA licensure preferred.
• Experience with SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience with a Big 4 or national accounting firm is a plus.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and SEC regulations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with financial reporting platforms such as Workiva is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating across multiple departments.
• Willingness to work fully on-site in Boca Raton, FL.

Compensation & Benefits

The organization offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive employee benefits
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Exposure to corporate financial reporting and technical accounting

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Gain valuable experience with SEC reporting and financial statement preparation at a publicly traded organization.
• Work alongside experienced accounting and finance professionals.
• Develop technical accounting expertise and exposure to complex reporting requirements.
• Collaborate across multiple departments and participate in high-visibility reporting initiatives.
• Join an established organization offering opportunities for continued professional development.

Salary:

• $70k - $75k + Bonus (RSU's)
• PTO
• 401(k) + Match
• Full Benefits (Health, Vison, & Dental)

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or contact Ascendo Resources for additional information regarding this confidential opportunity.

DIVERSTIY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.