SEC Reporting Analyst

Responsibilities

The SEC Reporting Analyst in our Scottsdale, Arizona Headquarters, will report to the Director of SEC Reporting and assist with external financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulations. The position will support the preparation of SEC filings and related financial materials. The position will also assist in equity plan administration and equity compensation reporting.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES OVERVIEW:

• SEC Filings. Assist with compiling internal information for preparation of SEC filings (10Q, 10K, 8K, Form 4, Quarterly Earnings Releases, Proxy).
• XBRL Tagging and Reporting. In conjunction with 10Q and 10K filings, review of current XBRL tags in use and research new tags to meet SEC reporting requirements.
• External audit requests. Assist with external audit requests and document preparation for quarterly financial statement audits.
• Stock Plan Administrator. Assist with administration of our company stock plan and preparation of equity expense reporting calculations.
• 1-2 Year Warranty. Preparation of a quarterly analysis of the company wide warranty reserves for homes closed.
• AD-HOC Reporting. Assist with reports and requests from senior management on an ongoing basis.
• Consolidated A/R and Accrued Liabilities schedules. Preparation of monthly consolidated Accounts Receivable and Accrued Liabilities. Analyze fluctuations and follow up with division personnel as needed.
• Insurance entity. Prepare monthly commissions journal entries for wholly owned insurance broker.
• Charitable Foundation. Oversee monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances for Meritage Cares Foundation
• Joint Ventures. Prepare monthly joint venture reconciliations and consolidated rollforward

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Experience:

• CPA eligible (active license preferred)
• 2-3 years of total finance and accounting experience including strong knowledge of US GAAP principals and SEC reporting standards
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred)
• SEC reporting experience, prior XBRL experience, and excellent technical accounting skills strongly preferred
• Experience in working on the completion of quarterly reviews and annual audit process

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

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Overview

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we believe in quality. Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR® Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives. With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best