Accounting Systems Analyst

Anchor Loans • Thousand Oaks, CA

21h • $90,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Systems Analyst supports the day-to-day accounting function while serving as a key contributor to the modernization of the department's systems, tools, and processes. This role blends core general-ledger responsibilities with hands-on involvement in finance technology initiatives, including ERP implementation and optimization, automation of manual workflows, data integrity improvements, and the rollout of reporting and analytics tools. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accountant who is energized by technology, comfortable bridging the gap between Finance and IT, and motivated to make accounting processes faster, more accurate, and more scalable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, including general-ledger and month-end close responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting fundamentals.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and large-data manipulation).
• Hands-on experience with an ERP or accounting system (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Sage).
• Demonstrated interest in or aptitude for finance technology, automation, and process improvement.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across Finance and IT.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, or active progress toward certification.
• Experience participating in an ERP implementation, upgrade, or system migration.
• Familiarity with automation and reporting tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate).
• Basic understanding of SQL or relational databases.
• Experience documenting business processes and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a finance-side subject-matter expert on accounting systems (ERP, sub-ledgers, and related applications), supporting implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Identify, document, and prioritize opportunities to automate manual accounting processes, including the month-end close, reconciliations, and journal-entry workflows.
• Partner with IT, FP&A, and external vendors to gather requirements, configure systems, test new functionality, and validate that financial data flows correctly between systems.
• Build and maintain automations, templates, and reporting using tools such as Excel, Power Query, RPA, and business-intelligence platforms.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, system workflows, and standard operating procedures for new and existing tools.
• Support data-migration, data-cleansing, and master-data-governance efforts to improve the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Assist in evaluating new finance technologies and preparing recommendations and cost-benefit analyses for management.
• Provide training and end-user support to the accounting team on new systems and process changes.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Reconcile general-ledger accounts, bank accounts, and intercompany balances, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, schedules, and supporting workpapers.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and providing documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and assist in documenting and testing control activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Generous sick leave & vacation benefits for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits
• Highly competitive performance bonus
• 401(k) retirement program with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement toward professional development
• Workplace Celebrations, Team Building, Charity Drives, and Food Truck luncheons
• Onsite gym (Thousand Oaks only)
• 12 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level