Accountant​/Sr Accountant, SOX Compliance

Intro

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• You’ll play a key role in supporting the Company's Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance program, helping maintain a strong internal control environment and supporting reliable financial reporting.
• This role is a part of the Corporate Controller team within the Finance group.

• Perform day‑to‑day activities supporting the Company's annual SOX work plan, including execution of procedures under Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX) Sections 302 and 404, such as assisting with the annual risk assessment, developing and maintaining process documentation, and testing key SOX controls.
• Partner with process owners to develop and implement action plans to remediate any control deficiencies.
• Work with the Company's external auditors to coordinate gathering audit evidence to support testing of key SOX controls.
• Assist business groups by providing guidance on internal control matters as needed.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and SOX test plans in alignment with PCAOB Auditing Standard 2201.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, procedures, and key accounting assumptions on an ongoing basis, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls.
• Recommend and assist with process improvements to enhance the control environment and optimize the utilization of technology resources.
• Represent the department in meetings and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders through clear written and verbal communication.
• Perform a variety of other functions and ad‑hoc projects, as assigned, to support the Department’s and the Company’s objectives.
• Stay informed of PCAOB developments and emerging requirements that may impact the Company’s SOX compliance activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience/education.
• Minimum 3 years of SOX/ICFR, Internal Audit, External Audit or related risk/control experience in large public companies or Big 4/Top 10 firms or relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience in the application and the audit of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• MBA, Master’s degree in Accounting, or other relevant graduate degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with sufficient credits to meet CPA exam eligibility requirements.
• Professional certification (CPA or equivalent certification).
• Experience with SEC financial and DOT reporting and applicable regulations.

• Experience with SOX, COSO 2013, and PCAOB requirements impacting accounting and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Proficiency with Workiva and standard accounting and finance applications such as MS Office, SAP, Hyperion/HFM, Coupa, and Trintech knowledge preferred.
• Minimal travel may be required.

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• Travel Perks:
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• Health Benefits:
  
  On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs:
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• 401(k) Program:
  Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer…