Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
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:
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
Education/Experience/Skills:
Bachelors 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
Experience with reporting compliance software (Workiva ActiveDisclosure etc.) is a plus
Experience with XBRL tagging is a plus
Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race creed color religious beliefs physical or mental capabilities gender identity or expressionsexual orientation and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients trading partnersand policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including but not limited to recruiting hiring discipline firing promoting transferring compensation benefits training leaves of absence and other terms conditions and benefits of employment.
How We Support Our Teammates
Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them and their family members achieve their physical financial and emotional well-being addition to paid time off for company holidays vacation sick and personal days Ryan offers paid parental leave mental health services and more.
The target salary range for this position is $92000.00 - $115000.00 annually.The wage range for this role considers many factors such as training transferable skills work experience licensure and certification business needs and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards visit our website provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at
The above is intended to describe this jobs general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Offers services through highly specialized managing general underwriters with unparalleled knowledge and expertise in niche markets.