Financial Reporting Analyst
Wex
About team / role
WEX Inc, is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst based in Portland, ME or Boston, MA, with a hybrid schedule and/or travel required to WEX's Global Headquarters in Portland Maine on a quarterly basis at minimum. This role will play a key role in various elements of the Company’s SEC Reporting/Technical Accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP accounting principles, and requirements of financial statements and related disclosures, along with the ability to effectively research accounting topics. Candidate will interface regularly with other key members of the corporate accounting, finance, legal, human resources and the external auditors.
How you'll make an impact
Prepare and review financial disclosures for Forms 10-K, 10-Q;
Assist in the preparation of all financial information included in Investor Relations documents (8-K, scripts, investor presentations, etc.);
Develop a fluency with available automation tools, utilize these to streamline data preparation and existing workflows;
Analyze complex transactions;
Partner with FP&A on customer contract technical inquiries and financial modeling
Research and interpret accounting guidance, prepare technical accounting position papers that document facts and circumstances and resulting conclusion and communicate with impacted parties;
Assist in valuation exercises including the Company’s annual goodwill impairment review;
Be exposed to mergers and acquisitions
Have responsibility for SOX compliance activities, including executing internal controls.
Experience you'll bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
4 years of public accounting or related industry experience
Highly detail oriented and organized
Aptitude and enthusiasm to apply U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations to real world examples
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Excellent team player who can build and leverage working relationships
Strong analytical skills and ability to think independently
Flexible within a rapidly changing, dynamic work environment
Preferred Qualifications
SEC Reporting experience
Big 4 or public company experience
Active CPA license
Experience with PeopleSoft GL, Hyperion Financial Management, Alteryx, UIPath and/or Workiva software