Sr. Accounting Analyst Reporting & Special Projects

Overview

This position is part of the Accounting department and supports the organization’s operating expense accounting needs. The role focuses on preparing, recording, and analyzing accounting transactions to ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP. The analyst will also help develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures, internal controls, workflows, and systems, while supporting reporting and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record accounting transactions with accuracy and attention to detail
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyze general ledger data for completeness and accuracy; prepare financial and variance analyses and reports that support financial reporting
• Record payroll and benefit-related journal entries; reconcile payroll and benefit-related accounts; partner with the payroll department to resolve discrepancies
• Maintain lease accounting records and schedules; record lease journal entries in accordance with ASC 842
• Research complex lease accounting scenarios
• Record bank transactions and identify and resolve variances
• Support the development and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting through risk assessment, segregation of duties, and continuous monitoring
• Support the buildout and maintenance of company-wide expense policies and approval matrices
• Assist with the buildout and maintenance of accounting memos, policies, and procedures in accordance with GAAP
• Create thorough process documentation for procedures performed
• Evaluate current accounting processes and develop and implement new processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist with compiling deliverables for interim and annual audits
• Assist with compiling deliverables for tax provision and return preparation
• Participate in and support month-end close meetings focused on providing insights into operating expenses
• Cross-train across responsibilities within the Accounting department
• Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed

Requirements

• Understanding of technical accounting policies, regulations, financial statements, internal controls, and procedures
• Proven experience building and developing processes and procedures with a focus on continuous improvement
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Self-starter who can work independently and cross-functionally to achieve objectives
• Detail-oriented with strong judgment, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to navigate complex issues and communicate solutions
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task
• Effective communicator able to present information clearly to internal stakeholders

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience
• Healthcare experience preferred
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• Payroll and/or lease accounting experience preferred
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer. Benefits and compensation details were not provided in the source description.

Location

• Location details were not provided in the source description.