Accounting Analyst

Position Summary

The Accounting Analyst position analyzes ERP and GL data to identify anomalies, trends, root causes, and process improvements, performs budget-vs-actual variance analysis, and works with cross-functional partners and IT to resolve issues. The role also supports financial reporting, account reconciliations, and the monthly close, as well as the year-end audit and compliance with internal controls and GAAP. This role will play a key part in modernizing our accounting processes by applying automation and AI tools, and supporting AI governance, to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze ERP/GL data to identify anomalies and trends, investigate their root causes, and partner with cross functional teams and IT to resolve them and recommend process improvements.
• Help lead process improvement initiatives, including evaluating and adopting automation and AI tools, and support the development of AI governance practices that promote responsible, compliant, and well-documented use within the accounting function.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner, assist with accruals and other closing procedures, and support monthly financial reporting and analysis as needed.
• Work with other departments to ensure completeness of accruals and reserves and maintain accurate records and ongoing financial quality control of workpapers.
• Perform daily cash reconciliation and reporting, entering weekly payments and routine banking duties, and assisting with insurance requests including certificates of insurance.
• Assist with the year-end audit and provide applicable support, ensuring compliance with internal controls, company policies, and GAAP in day-to-day accounting activities.
• Cross-train on other accounting functions to provide backup coverage as needed.
• Perform budget-vs-actual variance analysis and provide explanations as needed.
• Complete other projects and assignments as requested.

Position Qualifications

• Self-starter, time management skills, good oral and written communication skills, accounting proficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, including spreadsheet/Excel formulas.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records are required.
• A strong desire to identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiency, including using technology and AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.).
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics GP, OneStream, or Power BI is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have accounting experience of 1-3 years.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Potential for 1-3 trips a year.