External Financial Reporting Senior Analyst

BDO USA, P.C. • Grand Rapids, MI

4h • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The External Financial Reporting Senior Analyst supports firm-wide financial reporting requirements by preparing and analyzing financial information and processes. The role applies accounting policies and GAAP, contributes to monthly and quarterly financial statement preparation and analysis, and supports external reporting and annual audits. It also assists with account reconciliations, journal entries, lending requirement analysis, and the development and implementation of accounting policies, process improvements, and internal controls.

The analyst supports reporting and transactional system implementations and works with BDO’s Financial Planning and Analysis team and Financial Systems Support to improve the monthly reporting process and the firm’s financial systems. The role provides financial reporting and analysis support to other departments and prepares ad hoc reports as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three or more years of accounting and financial reporting experience required.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with professionals at all levels.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, manage multiple projects or tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask successfully while working independently or within a group environment.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting.
• Previous public accounting experience.
• Experience working within the finance department of a large corporation.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• CPA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using Oracle Cloud.
• Experience using OneStream.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the application of proper accounting policies and processes, and lead the development of best practices.
• Interpret and apply corporate financial policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Analyze financial data and provide responses to upline and leadership.
• Assist with external reporting requirements as needed.
• Assist in coordinating and executing annual external audits.
• Support implementations in reporting software and transactional systems.
• Assist with monthly account reconciliations and journal entries, including resolving identified issues.
• Review, document, and assist with implementing accounting policies, process improvements, and internal control procedures.
• Assist with analysis of financial lending requirements and covenants.
• Serve as a resource for other departments on financial reporting and analysis.
• Partner with BDO’s Financial Planning and Analysis team to streamline and improve the monthly financial reporting cycle and process.
• Partner with Financial Systems Support (FSS) to leverage technology and drive continuous improvement in the firm’s financial systems.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation through beneficial ownership in the firm.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.

What This Job Offers

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