Finance Analyst

Job Description

The Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations and assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial schedules. This role will focus on preparing and reviewing complex bank reconciliations, recording accruals, ensuring the accuracy of recurring expenses and completing ad hoc requests. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles, with experience in financial reporting and account reconciliations. This individual will also participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls. The Finance Analyst will work independently, demonstrate a proactive mindset, and adapt to evolving business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare bank reconciliations for complex accounts, including investigation and resolution of reconciling items.
• Assist with resolving internal and external inquiries regarding banking, payments processing, and general operating expenses.
• Maintain the fixed asset module by ensuring accurate records and roll forwards, promptly reporting issues with resolutions.
• Maintain account reconciliations, including data validation, variance analysis, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare accruals and related period-end journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Support process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and data clean-up projects to strengthen controls and reporting transparency.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with internal control requirements and accounting policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accounting operations and respond to ad hoc financial inquiries.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial reporting, corporate accounting, or accounting operations.
• CPA or similar professional designation preferred.
• Experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with complex general ledger systems and journal entry preparation.
• Familiarity with ERP modules such as bank reconciliations and fixed assets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communications skills and proactively provide updates on task progress and promptly informing of any delays. Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to not only identify problems but determine the underlying causes and present possible resolutions.
• mid shift (5AM to 2PM EST during peak times and 3AM to 12PM EST during non-peak times).

Optional Requirements:

• Workday Financials experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working within a Shared Services operating model.
• Experience supporting process improvement or automation initiatives.

Additional Information

BS in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline