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This position will play a key role in the preparation and coordination of the Company’s SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.) and will support technical accounting matters and various business process improvement initiatives to drive value within the organization\nJob Description:\nPrepare and coordinate key aspects of the Company’s SEC reporting function, including the timely preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures, MD&A, disclosure checklists, supporting workpapers and tie-outs. Also includes researching and assisting with drafting footnote disclosures.\nCollaborate and coordinate with the various groups and stakeholders to obtain the necessary information needed to draft the appropriate disclosures in the company’s SEC filings.\nResearch technical accounting matters and assist in documenting the Company’s accounting conclusions through technical accounting memos. Provide operational accounting support to business units, as needed.\nMaintain and enhance the Company’s accounting policy manual, including updates resulting from new pronouncements and/or operational changes. Coordinate with the SOX team to ensure the manual remains aligned with the control environment, and communicate relevant changes across the organization. \nSupport the earnings release process, including review and tie-out of press releases and earnings presentations.\nSupport the consolidations process, including the review of balance sheet rollforwards used within the Company’s SEC filings.\nAssist with tie out of the annual proxy statement.\nReview XBRL tagging within Workiva for the Company’s financial statements and footnote disclosures.\nParticipate in various business process improvement initiatives such as expediting/streamlining a current business process by utilizing automation tools (e.g. - Wdata within Workiva).\nReview FASB and SEC pronouncements to assess their applicability to the Company and assist with implementation of new requirements\nOther special projects as they arise.\nQualifications:\nRequired\nMinimum of 7 years of relevant work experience\nBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. Experience in lieu of a formal degree will be considered.\nCPA or actively pursuing CPA certification\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Workiva/Wdesk and Wdata preferred.\nPreferred\n 2+ years of Big Four experience on a public company client strongly preferred\nStrong attention to planning and organization with a demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines\nStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional team members at all levels of management\nExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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