Senior Financial Reporting Accountant – SEC Reporting

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant – SEC Reporting

Location: (Remote)

Compensation: $82,649-$123,148/year

Who we are:

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

What you can expect:

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
• To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

What you get:

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one. In-house expertise! Our training department, Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

Summary:

The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant supports SEC reporting and technical accounting activities, including technical accounting research and the implementation of processes that enhance financial reporting. As a key member of the accounting department, you will collaborate across the team to carry out these responsibilities. This position reports to the Senior Manager, SEC Reporting and offers a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for the accounting and reporting of debt and deferred compensation.
• Responsible for the preparation of the statement of cash flows.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Perform technical accounting research and provide guidance on topics such as derivatives, stock-based compensation, leases, and acquisitions.
• Participate in the implementation of new accounting and reporting guidance, including technical accounting research and the design of related processes.
• Interact with internal and external auditors, including managing PBC requests and supporting audit procedures.
• Assist with or lead ad hoc projects across the finance organization.
• Assist with the implementation and management of SOX controls.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with debt accounting and cash flow preparation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC Regulations S-K and S-X.
• Experience preparing or reviewing SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• Confidence researching U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to learn and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive results.
• Experience designing, implementing, and performing SOX controls.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA license required.
• Minimum of four years of accounting experience required.
• Experience with SEC Forms 10-K and 10-Q required.
• One to two years of public accounting experience serving SEC registrants preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to express or exchange ideas utilizing the spoken word.
• Ability to receive detailed information through verbal communication and make the discriminations sound.
• Ability to receive detailed information visually through written communication (both physical and electronic).

Savers Benefits

Geographic & job eligibility rules may apply  

Healthcare Plans  

• Comprehensive coverage (medical/dental/vision) at a reasonable cost 
• Specialized health and wellness programs (quit smoking, counseling, diabetes management, chronic joint pain)  

Paid Time Off

• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay - Approximately 2 weeks
• 6 paid holidays plus 1 to 2 additional floating holidays

 Team member discounts 

• Up to 50% off store merchandise  

Flexible spending accounts  

• Use pre-tax dollars for eligible health and day care expenses  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• A whole suite of free tools and resources to manage life’s challenges and maintain a healthy work-life balance 

Retirement Plan

• A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.

Life insurance

• Company provided peace of mind and the option to purchase a supplemental plan 

 Additional Benefits 

• Annual Bonus
• Performance Merit Increases  
• Disability Insurance  
• Parental Leave    

We’re an equal opportunity employer:

All team members and job applicants will be treated fairly, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender or gender identity or any other factor protected by law.

Accessibility support statement:

We’re committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to disability, please contact us at: (800) 259-0004.

Candidate AI usage policy:

Savers Value Village celebrates the uniqueness of our team members. As we get to know you through the interview process, we want to learn about what makes you one of a kind, including your authentic voice, thoughts, and honest answers to interview questions. For this reason, we ask that you do not use AI to develop responses or aid you in any way during interviews or technical assessments.

Savers is an E-Verify employer

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