Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - Lakeland at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Lakeland, Florida

Job Description:

Our Business Analysis & Reporting department is looking for a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to provide accounting and analytical support for various financial reporting functions here at Publix;

• preparing, reviewing and submitting periodic, quarterly and annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC);


• consulting on technical accounting guidance; providing accounting, financial analysis and strategic support for shopping center acquisitions and subsidiaries;


• overseeing the preparation of the CFO’s presentations and internal financial statements;


• analyzing and preparing Financial Performance Reviews and performing various financial responsibilities as requested by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience


• at least two (2) years of auditing experience


• Certified Public Accountant


• knowledge of GAAP, overall accounting standards, general business practices, accounting system functions and financial statements


• knowledge of SEC reporting requirements


• ability to analyze financial statements and data


• excellent communication skills; both verbal and written


• ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently


• problem solving and analytical skills


• intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel


• basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and PowerPoint


• ability to manage a fluctuating workload and tight deadlines by working extended hours and/or weekends during critical financial accounting and reporting cycles

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or MBA


• five (5) or more years of relevant business experience, including three (3) or more years of auditing experience with a national accounting firm


• knowledge of SAP

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health, dental and vision plans


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)