Sr. SEC Financial Reporting Analyst

Are you a highly analytical, logical thinker seeking a position where no two days will be the same? Does the opportunity to have a high-level view of a company and see the whole financial picture excite you? We are looking for a new team member who is ready to be part of a supportive team, have exposure to top management, and make an impact at a growing, global company. Kimball Electronics offers the experience of working in a large company but with a small feel.

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The Senior SEC Financial Reporting Analyst will positively impact our business performance by providing financial analysis, review, and support to ensure business unit and consolidated financial statements are reported accurately. Our team member in this role will help prepare and review consolidated financial statements for SEC filings, manage quarterly Workiva set-up process, coordinate the XBRL process for SEC filings, calculate journal entries, prepare account reconciliations and variance analysis, assist internal and external auditors, and serve as a liaison for business unit Controllers. The Senior SEC Financial Reporting Analyst proactively performs research on changing accounting rules and regulations and supports the adoption of new standards, as necessary.

The Senior SEC Financial Reporting Analyst position is an existing role within Corporate Shared Services. This position reports to the Assistant Corporate Controller. The individual in this position will be responsible for supporting internal and external financial reporting functions. Our new team member must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, be detail oriented, possess time/project management skills, have a positive attitude, and be a strong team player with the desire to help others. The person in this position should have the ability to excel under pressure because of their discipline to meet deadlines. This position is located in Jasper, Indiana.

Key Performance Objectives

Short Term: (0 to 3 months)

• Learn Kimball philosophies to understand our accounting policies and processes
• Become familiar with Workiva, our external financial reporting tool
• Learn SAP and BPC (consolidation system) navigation, extraction of live data, and reporting modules

• Prepare and post journal entries, including leases, derivatives, and other statutory to US GAAP adjustments
• Perform balance sheet and income statement variance analysis and account reconciliations
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules for external quarterly SEC filings
• Begin building relationships with each business unit’s finance team
• Prepare asset and goodwill impairment testing

Mid Term: (3 to 6 months)

• Research accounting rules and regulations
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and other related duties, projects, and support as assigned
• Assist with the XBRL tagging process- financial statements and footnotes
• Create and enhance process documentation
• Understand the quarterly close process, including external audit requirements
• Serve as a liaison with business unit Controllers on accounting guidance, financial performance, and reconciliations
• Manage the quarterly Workiva set-up process

Long Term: (6 to 12 months and beyond)

• Support the adoption of new accounting standards as needed, including updating documentation
• Own the XBRL tagging process
• Assist with and support external audit requirements by providing necessary reports and data
• Become a Workiva power user
• Serve as a back-up for other financial processes

Other (ad hoc priorities):

• Assist business units with accounting projects as requested

Basic Background Requirements

This position will require:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting rules and regulations
• Efficient using computer applications including advanced Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proficient in the English language
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to problem solve and make simple decisions
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Ability to travel occasionally, travel expectation less than 10%
• On-premises attendance preferred, open to hybrid arrangements
• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting
• CPA Preferred

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Electronics we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but do not necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).