Accounting Analyst

Accounting Analyst

Position Summary

The Accounting Analyst reports to the Accounting Team Lead and is responsible for managing general ledger and accounting activities for assigned entities and accounts. This role ensures the timely completion of period-close activities, mitigates risks, and provides oversight for financial reporting accuracy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Account Reconciliation :

Review and approve monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to lower risk and maintain accurate ledger reporting.

Review and approve medium to high-risk journal entries prepared by the Global Staff Accountant.

Act as the escalation point of contact for assigned balance sheet accounts.

Attend key stakeholder meetings to discuss open risks and action plans for resolution.

Review and recommend updates to accounting systems, procedures, and the Financial & Accounting Methods Manual (FAMM).

Develop and perform analytics on key accounts to drive resolutions, create review efficiencies, and reduce risk.

Support internal and external audit requests as needed.

Review and approve SOPs prepared by Global Staff Accountants; ensure accuracy and update procedures as required.

Mentor new Accounting Analysts and Staff Accountants, providing guidance on processes and organizational culture.

Assist the Accounting Team Lead with team management tasks.

Ensure compliance with department goals, metrics, audit reports, and service level agreements (SLAs).

Complete special assignments as necessary to support team objectives.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Skills and Competencies :