Accounting Analyst

Sodexo•Buffalo, NY

76d•$64,600 - $83,600

About The Position

Join a collaborative finance team where your accounting expertise will support key reporting processes and internal control initiatives. In this role, you’ll analyze policies, support departmental metrics, and lead improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across financial operations. The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Requirements

Solid understanding of accounting principles, fiscal controls, and financial reporting practices that protect organizational assets
Skillset to support and enhance financial systems through service requests, testing, and implementation
Experience collaborating on cross-functional initiatives that drive continuous improvement and efficiency
Analytical skills with the ability to develop actionable insights from performance metrics and reconciliation data
Capability to mentor or guide team members while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing work environment
Associate's degree or equivalent experience
2 years of related experience

Responsibilities

Contribute to policy enhancements and recommend process improvements that strengthen financial controls
Take the lead on departmental projects that boost efficiency and performance
Play a key role in tracking and driving progress toward departmental goals and KPIs
Support and guide account reconciliation efforts, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance
Collaborate on the creation and revision of internal control documentation and workflow standards
Provide insightful financial and ad hoc reporting to support leadership decision- making
Gain exposure to the financial close process and contribute to high-impact business initiatives