Senior Accounting Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for advanced accounting activities, general ledger management, financial reporting, and analytical support across Project Management, Information Technology, Software Development, Capital Investments, and Corporate Real Estate. The role independently manages core accounting functions while applying an analytical, forward-thinking approach to improve the financial insights delivered to leadership. It partners with cross-functional teams, uses emerging data tools, and supports more efficient, data-driven reporting as the organization develops new data infrastructure. The position is based in the office five days a week in Richardson, Texas. The work environment is fast-paced and growing, requiring adaptability, initiative, and a proactive mindset.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
- Proficiency in accounting or ERP systems.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to clearly explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and challenge the status quo.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CMA, or MBA.
- Experience with D365.
- Experience with BI tools.
Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data across all ledgers.
- Manage general ledger activity, including journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and adjustments.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances or unusual trends.
- Review general ledger activity for compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
- Partner with internal teams to validate data and ensure proper cutoff and period recognition.
- Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and standardize general ledger workflows.
- Create and submit purchase orders.
- Assist with submitting and tracking Accounts Payable.
- Maintain organized and complete accounting records.
- Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and audit requirements.
- Support annual external audits and internal compliance activities.
- Assist with preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Support leadership with financial insights, cost analyses, and recommendations.
- Analyze financial results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership.
- Collaborate with data engineering resources, including data lake initiatives, to improve data accessibility and reporting efficiency.
- Use advanced Excel, ERP capabilities, and AI-assisted analytics to improve reporting, modeling, and forecast accuracy.
- Build scalable dashboards, schedules, or analytical models to support organizational decision-making.
- Contribute creative, data-driven ideas to modernize Finance’s analytical capabilities.
- Partner with the CFO, Controller, FP&A teams, Business Unit Leaders, Billing & Collections, Corporate Controllers, and Shared Services.
- Establish clear expectations, workflows, and performance standards within areas of responsibility.
- Identify and implement opportunities to streamline systems, processes, and reporting.
- Support system implementations or upgrades, including ERP, AP automation, and reporting tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
