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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc SEC Accountant in BARBERTON, Ohio

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).

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``` - 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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