Job Abstract

The Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting will be a key member of the Babcock & Wilcox Corporate Accounting team, responsible for leading significant aspects of the SEC reporting process including preparation of quarterly 10-Qs, the 10-K and the annual report. The Senior Accountant will also support the earnings release and proxy process along with assisting in ad-hoc filings, as needed. The position has significant interaction with the Corporate Accounting & Consolidation, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Communications and Legal teams. This role is highly visible to Corporate Accounting senior leadership, including the Corporate Controller. Note this is a hybrid role with the expectation that the Senor Accountant will be in the Akron office three days per week.

• Assist with the planning and preparation of periodic SEC reporting documents including Forms 10-Q and 10-K and support the earnings release, proxy process and other ad-hoc filings throughout the year
• Coordinate preparation of all financial statement disclosures, ensuring they are supported with appropriate documentation while interfacing directly with external auditors and internal contacts
• Manage distribution of drafts to various internal and external parties, including accumulating and addressing comments received from external auditors, legal counsel and executive management
• Assist in preparation of quarterly earnings materials including executive scripts and investor presentations through collaboration with Investor Relations and Corporate Communications teams
• Assist with preparation and review of XBRL tagging, using an industry leading tool
• Work with external auditors and internal contacts to ensure the accuracy and timely completion of SOX documentation, risk matrices and test plans for related cycles
• Assist in researching accounting matters and disclosures, performing peer benchmarking analyses on disclosure trends and comment letters and assisting in other special projects, as required
• Complete, document and communicate ad hoc projects and analyses from internal customers (including Senior and Executive Management).

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years relevant experience in a large publicly traded company or large public accounting firm
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience and education
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• CPA
• Strong attention to detail & data accuracy, while understanding the “big picture”
• Outstanding organization, process and time management skills, including ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret and apply technical accounting literature
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to partner and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Previous experience with Workiva Wdesk
• Previous experience with accounting for Postretirement Benefit Plans
• Previous experience with ASC 606 disclosures, especially revenue over time.