Andersen Tax is looking for Senior Associate, Finance - SEC & Policy in Jersey City, NJ. This local job opportunity with ID 3863340615 is live since 2026-10-02 08:16:19.

Overview

As a Senior Associate, you will be a technical accounting resource shaping firm-wide policies and guiding both internal leadership and client teams. You will translate complex guidance into actionable insights while supporting U.S. GAAP, SEC, and PCAOB compliance. The role offers cross-border collaboration and a chance to influence the firm's accounting framework at scale. You will work with senior stakeholders to elevate technical proficiency and risk management. This is a growth-focused, impact-driven opportunity.

Compensation / Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off (160 hours annually)
• twelve paid holidays per year

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical accounting and policy expert for internal leadership and client-facing service teams
• Develop, maintain, and oversee the firm's accounting policy framework aligned with U.S. GAAP, SEC guidance, and industry considerations
• Research complex accounting issues (e.g., revenue recognition, consolidation, leases, business combinations, equity structures) and prepare technical memos
• Provide technical consultations on complex transactions and reporting matters to engagement teams
• Monitor FASB, SEC, and PCAOB pronouncements; assess impact and lead implementation and training
• Support internal quality control and risk management processes, including policy compliance reviews
• Assist with preparing financial disclosures and SEC filings
• Prepare and review detailed footnote disclosures for financial statements and SEC filings
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of local statutory reporting to U.S. GAAP for global entities
• Develop and deliver training programs and educational sessions for partners, managers, and staff
• Collaborate with legal, HR, operations, and finance on accounting implications of firmwide initiatives

Key requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience (required)
• SEC reporting experience (required)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC rules, PCAOB standards
• Proven ability to draft high-quality technical memos and policy guidance
• Proficiency in consolidation accounting for a global organization

• Excellent written communication for policies, memos, and training materials
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to distill complex issues into actionable guidance
• U.S. GAAP knowledge
• SEC rules and reporting
• PCAOB standards