Accounting & Operations Analyst-FIN0001MU
Job Summary
Under broad supervision, oversees the accounting and the operations functions, including but not limited to, compliance, reporting, and systems.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
- Performs accounting and financial close related activities requiring an understanding of general accounting principles, and may include but are not limited to preparing journal entries, checking supporting entries, account reconciliation, account reporting and/or cost accounting analysis.
- Applies accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions.
- May identify compliance, tax and other regulatory issues and work with other internal resources to resolve them.
- Prepares financial and other operational reports for management.
- Works with others in the organization to monitor, maintain and update processing systems. Works with technology group to resolve systems issues.
- Ensures all deadlines and schedules are met on time and in accordance with Service Level Agreements.
- Documents workflow, procedures, checklists, and policies for assigned tasks.
- Confirms and abides by all internal procedures, policies and regulatory guidance.
- Researches and resolves reconciling items independently.
- Assists with process improvement and best practice initiatives.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Supervisor or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- General knowledge of corporate accounting/finance and tax practices, procedures and principles as they relate to the organization, business unit and industry.
- Knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting principles.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels.
- Proficient knowledge of business-related software systems, including processing systems and applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrates conceptual thinking ability.
- Demonstrates the ability to work well independently.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency including proficiency using pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in accounting, finance or business.
- Minimum of three years related experience.