Senior Accounting Analyst

BDO USA

1d•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Job Summary: The Senior Accounting Analyst will be responsible for supporting firm-wide financial reporting requirements by preparing and analyzing financial information and processes. Job Duties: Ensures the application of proper accounting policies and processes and leads the development of best practices Interprets and applies corporate financial policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Analyzes financial data and serves as a point person for BDO’s key subsidiaries Assists in the coordination and execution of annual external audits Supports system implementations within our reporting software as well as our transactional systems Supports purchase accounting activities for M&A transactions Assists in preparation of monthly account reconciliations and journal entries, including the resolution of any issues identified Reviews, documents and assists in the implementation of accounting policies, process improvements and internal control procedures Assists in the analysis of financial lending requirements and covenants Serves as a resource for other departments regarding financial reporting and analysis Partners with BDO’s Financial Planning and Analysis team to streamline and improve the monthly financial reporting cycle/process Partners with Financial Systems Support (FSS) to leverage technology and drive continuous improvement within the Firm’s financial system landscape Prepares ad hoc reports and analysis, as needed Other duties, as required Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in Accounting or Finance, preferred
Three (3) or more years of general accounting experience, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required
Displays superior verbal and written communication skills
Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels
Able to work in a deadline-drive environment and handle multiple projects / tasks with an attention to detail
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Strong data entry skills
Possesses superior customer service skills
Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information
Demonstrates a basic understanding of the accounting processes

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working within a professional services firm such as accounting, financial services, business advisory and/or banking industries, preferred
Prior experience using PeopleSoft Financials, preferred
Prior experience using Hyperion, preferred
Prior experience using fixed asset systems, preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures the application of proper accounting policies and processes and leads the development of best practices
Interprets and applies corporate financial policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Analyzes financial data and serves as a point person for BDO’s key subsidiaries
Assists in the coordination and execution of annual external audits
Supports system implementations within our reporting software as well as our transactional systems
Supports purchase accounting activities for M&A transactions
Assists in preparation of monthly account reconciliations and journal entries, including the resolution of any issues identified
Reviews, documents and assists in the implementation of accounting policies, process improvements and internal control procedures
Assists in the analysis of financial lending requirements and covenants
Serves as a resource for other departments regarding financial reporting and analysis
Partners with BDO’s Financial Planning and Analysis team to streamline and improve the monthly financial reporting cycle/process
Partners with Financial Systems Support (FSS) to leverage technology and drive continuous improvement within the Firm’s financial system landscape
Prepares ad hoc reports and analysis, as needed
Other duties, as required