Senior Financial Reporting Accounting Analyst in Lake Forest, IL at Reynolds Consumer Products

Job Title: Senior Financial Reporting Accounting Analyst 

City: Lake Forest / State: Illinois                                                   

Job Description

Join Reynolds Consumer Products… a world of opportunities! At Reynolds Consumer Products we are passionate about achieving results and have fun winning as a team! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. Are you looking to build a strong career and make a positive impact? Then we have an opportunity for you! We are searching for a Senior Financial Reporting Accounting Analyst to join our team located at our headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

Your Role:

The Senior Financial Reporting Accounting Analyst is responsible for preparing the Company’s financial statements. The position will play an integral role on the Company’s financial leadership team regarding technical accounting matters related to US GAAP and SEC regulations. This position is critical to supporting GAAP compliance by analyzing and implementing accounting guidance, developing and maintaining global accounting policies, and determining proper accounting treatment for both complex and non-routine transactions. In addition, the role collaborates with all facets of the business, including Investor Relations, Treasury, Legal, and FP&A. We embrace and accept individual experiences and backgrounds to achieve a diverse and inclusive workplace.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Coordinate all aspects of the preparation of financial reports on Forms 10Q and 10K, including US GAAP financial statements and disclosures, MD&A and other SEC reporting requirements in accordance with filing requirements.
• Prepare electronic filings with the SEC via EDGAR and XBRL.
• File Form 8K and any other required SEC filings, in collaboration with the legal department.
• Perform monthly/quarterly reporting of financial results to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Provide support to Investor Relations in the preparation of earnings releases and analyst presentations.
• Support the external audit, including quarterly reviews and annual financial statement audit.
• Research technical accounting matters and SEC requirements and assist with the company-wide implementation of new accounting pronouncements and reporting requirements. Identify, assess and document the account implications of non-routine transactions and provide technical guidance on ad hoc company initiatives.
• Provide support for special projects, including M&A, as needed.
• Assist in the monthly consolidation process as needed.
• Provide support in process documentation, internal controls testing in support of RCP’s SOX compliance and M&A activities.

Ultimately, you will initiate and drive process improvements for greater accuracy, financial control, and efficiency thereby you will have a direct and important impact on the company. We strive to build a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce who will contribute to the Company’s vision, mission, and goals.

You will love it here if…

• You pay great attention to detail and are well organized
• You are a creative and dynamic problem‐solver
• You are highly self‐motivated with the ability to work independently as well as with a team
• You thrive in a fast paced and high‐energy environment

We need you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public accounting or related large public company experience, with an emphasis in SEC engagements and experience in performing technical accounting research.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to recognize unusual trends.
• Strong work ethic, written and verbal communication skills and drive to learn.
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to multi-task and work within strict deadline-oriented environment.

Icing on the cake:

• CPA certification.
• SAP and Hyperion Financial Management a plus.

Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn!

Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company!

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Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available

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For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at Recruitment@ReynoldsBrands.com.

No recruiter calls or emails please.

Reynolds Consumer Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetics, or disability.

Reynolds Consumer Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is The Law Poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

The Pay Transparency Regulations Frequently Asked Questions can be found on this link: 

Pay Transparency Regulations Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

The poster and the supplement can be found on this link.

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm