Junior Finance & Accounting Analyst

Scientech Research LLC • Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

We’re looking for a Finance & Accounting Analyst to support recurring accounting workflows across the management company and funds. The role focuses on day-to-day execution and month-end close support—maintaining clean records, delivering reliable internal reporting, and improving process consistency over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, finance operations, or a similar role with hands-on close responsibilities.
• Strong accounting fundamentals (reconciliations, month-end close, financial statements).
• Strong Excel skills; comfortable handling structured datasets and performing analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Fund accounting experience or tax background (e.g., partnership/K-1 support, fund expense allocations, working with external tax providers).
• Familiarity with process improvement and automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities and ensure close outputs are complete, accurate, and delivered on time, including: Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of internal reporting packages (e.g., P&L, balance sheet, key schedules)
• Support recurring fund workflows such as expense allocations and reimbursement support (maintaining workpapers, gathering inputs, organizing documentation).
• Assist with recurring fund calculations and fee-related support, in coordination with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Support AP/AR workflows including invoice tracking, payment coordination, and issue resolution across entities.
• Assist with vendor-related administration such as onboarding, renewals tracking, invoice reviews, and approval workflows.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation and help keep processes well-documented and repeatable.
• Monitor cash position and help maintain visibility into expected inflows/outflows across entities.
• Support payment timing coordination, transfers, and cash planning views to ensure smooth execution.
• Support recurring and ad hoc operational analysis and internal KPI tracking.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives for recurring finance operations work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees