Sr. Financial Reporting Analyst (SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting) - Full-time / Part-time

Aaron's has a long legacy as an industry leader with continued growth. In business since 1955, we have grown to over 2,000 stores across North America built on a foundation of excellence, customer focus, quality products and services. Personally and professionally, we hold ourselves to high standards and an unwavering commitment to do what's right; treating every individual with respect, compassion and integrity. We are highly invested in the communities we serve through our community outreach programs, donating time, products and services locally and nationally.

As a potential Aaron's Associate, you'll share our purpose and passion for making a real difference in the lives of others and the rewards that come from creating strong personal connections for life. You'll be a contributing team member in an environment that embraces challenge and has a strong drive to achieve. We like to set the bar high, roll up our sleeves and work together to out-perform the competition. You'll have an opportunity to work in an environment which prides itself on recognizing and rewarding top performers.

The Senior Financial Analyst (SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting) position will be responsible for the following:

SEC Reporting

• Support Financial Reporting Department in the preparation of SEC filings on Forms 10-Q and 10-K
• Assist with data analysis, review and follow up with respect to key subsidiary financial information

Technical Accounting

• Assist with researching and documenting technical accounting policies for upload to central site
• Assist with documentation of new revenue recognition and leasing guidance
• Implement and maintain Merrill Lynch stock compensation expense system (ACFR)
• During ACFR implementation, prepare monthly reconciliation and expense entries and quarterly expense testing on data produced by ArmTech
• Perform monthly probability analysis of performance awards for stock-based compensation expense
• Perform monthly assessment of performance awards for EPS dilution
• Calculate monthly journal entries for stock-based compensation expense and perform related account reconciliations
• Prepare share-based payments checklist on at least an annual basis
• Assist in calculation of basic weighted average shares for quarterly EPS reporting
• Determine weighted average dilutive shares for quarterly EPS reporting
• Perform monthly roll forward of outstanding equity awards and reconciliation to Merrill Lynch system
• Maintain appropriate SOX documentation of stock-based compensation and EPS processes and controls

Other

• Assist director with preparing and documenting support for quarterly disclosure committee and audit committee meetings
• Assist the Financial Reporting Department with other duties and cross-training as necessary
• Undertake and manage certain special technical accounting projects and other reporting needs as necessary

Education & Experience

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA required

· 3 to 5 years of public accounting experience, preferably recent Big 4 experience

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently

At Aaron's, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Paid time off including vacation days, sick days and holidays

Ongoing training and development

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee Purchase Discounts

A drug screen and criminal background investigation are required before beginning employment at Aaron's. A job performance reference check is also required.

Aaron's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.