Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

Job Purpose 

Assists in the preparation of the monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting requirements of the company, which encompass both external (SEC-format) and internal management reporting. Participates in the overall consolidation and closing process for DNOW’s domestic and international legal entities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (not all inclusive) 

Individual must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports. These reports include the annual (10-K), quarterly (10-Q), and periodic (8-K) reports that are required (in SEC-format).

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting schedules.

• Assist in the preparation of Board of Directors and Board Committee materials.

• Assist with internal controls over financial reporting.

• Review and analyze GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

• Assist in the preparation of internal management reports.

• Perform account reconciliations and prepare journal entries.

• Research to determine the appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions/technical accounting issues.

• Establish excellent rapport with management, corporate employees, branch employees, vendors, and customers using written correspondence, proper phone etiquette, and other effective interpersonal skills.

• Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job.

• Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others.

• Report workplace hazards, injuries, or illnesses immediately. 

Education, Experience & Ability Requirements 

Any combination of requirements which provide knowledge and abilities necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities will be considered. 

• Undergraduate degree in accounting.

• 3-5 years progressive accounting /finance experience.

• CPA qualification preferred.

• Background in a publicly traded company, especially in an SEC-heavy environment.

• Proven ability to develop relationships across departments and to work with global teams as both a leader and a participant.

• Proven ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks in an environment of changing priorities.

• Ability to contribute to the quality process by learning new procedures and functions within the department as needed.

• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of GAAP; able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, suggest alternatives, and drive positive change.

• Comprehensive familiarity with financial computer programs, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with ERP/consolidation systems preferred (Oracle, Hyperion Financial Management, Enterprise Performance Management, Active Disclosure).

• Personal and professional integrity, accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear/concise manner. 

Additional Qualifications 

• Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.

• Ability to read and speak the English language proficiently in order to communicate with others, understand and interpret safety instructions, and respond to inquiries.

• Ability to understand and comply with DNOW Global guidelines & expectations, to include Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines. 

Working Conditions 

• For position-specific details regarding the physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.