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Job Summary

The Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting will be responsible for the quarterly and annual filing with SEC, lease accounting under ASC842, and compliance with SOX control . This role will report to Senior Manager – SEC Reporting and Accounting and is hybrid (3 days per week in our Bedford, MA headquarters). This role will work closely with management across the finance organization, cross-functional teams, as well as internal and external auditors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures, disclosure checklists, and the MD&A for the Company’s quarterly and annual filings with the SEC including Forms 8-Ks, 10-Qs and 10-Ks.
• Assist with the research, analysis and documentation of technical accounting matters and SEC reporting to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Maintain appropriate standards of internal control to ensure the accuracy and quality of financial statements produced and in support of SOX compliance efforts.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and reporting tasks relating to leases under ASC 842.
• Perform monthly and quarterly closing and reporting tasks including preparing entries, account reconciliations, roll-forwards, and other schedules.
• Completion of government surveys and compliance forms.
• Provide support to external and internal auditors during audits and interim reviews. 
• Manage ad hoc projects, as needed.

Required Experience, Education, Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree
• CPA certification preferred, or CPA eligible; National accounting firm experience strongly desired
• 3-4 years public/private accounting experience, preferably with publicly traded global company, and a minimum of 2+ years with a public accounting firm, particularly with work on public clients
• Strong technical accounting background, including thorough knowledge of SEC compliance
• Extensive familiarity with internal accounting controls and objectives
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently 
• Experience with Oracle ERP and FCCS reporting tool a strong plus
• Strong Excel skills required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as with all levels of management throughout the company
• Detail oriented, hands-on and organized with strong focus on data accuracy
• Demonstrated analytical curiosity and strong problem-solving skills; able to elicit and comprehend quantitative and qualitative information
• Self-starter with the demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced unstructured atmosphere with minimal supervision

Travel Requirements 

• Up to 10%

Physical Requirements

• Mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Ability to use vison to read computer screen and read printed materials

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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