Accounting Analyst

JM&A Group•Deerfield Beach, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Analyst - Accountant assists with accounting and reporting for IT operating costs, ensuring expenses are accurately recorded, monitored, and aligned with budget expectations. The role focuses on IT operating activities such as software subscriptions, maintenance contracts, telecom, cloud services, and support costs, while supporting month-end close and financial reporting. The analyst also supports audit requests and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve processes. The position works with department leadership to support the strategic vision for IT Accounting and serves as a partner to IT operational teams, offering guidance on expense coding and budget usage. It requires working in person at the Deerfield Beach, Florida office at least three days per week. Work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business needs, and manager discretion, and may be revised.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
At least five years of experience in accounting and financial reporting.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
Experience completing month-end close processes and preparing journal entries.
Professional-level experience with Microsoft Excel, including visual presentation capabilities.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with senior leaders.
Ability to interpret financial data and present findings clearly.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business needs.
Effective team player with strong initiative and work ethic.
Ability to work in person in the Deerfield Beach, Florida office a minimum of three days a week.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Experience with a general ledger accounting system; NetSuite is preferred.
Experience with reporting tools such as Oracle EPM, Essbase, and/or Power BI.
Advanced Excel ability.

Responsibilities

Work closely with department leadership to execute the strategic vision for IT Accounting, aligning with broader organizational goals.
Track and manage ITS operating expenses (run-the-business costs).
Support the overall month-end close process for ITS.
Prepare journal entries related to IT operating expenses and review them for accuracy.
Ensure accurate accruals are recorded for unpaid IT invoices and services.
Review paid invoices and ensure proper coding to cost centers and general ledger accounts.
Monitor recurring expenses such as software subscriptions and licenses, maintenance and support contracts, telecom and network services, and cloud hosting and infrastructure costs.
Prepare monthly management reports and variance analyses against budget and prior year.
Support annual audit processes and provide required documentation in a timely manner.
Collaborate with IT operations and the IT Finance team to improve and enhance the efficiency of expense-tracking processes.
Act as a strategic partner to IT operational teams, providing guidance on expense coding and budget usage.