US - Tax - EDGE - GCR - Accounting Compliance & Reporting (ACR) - Tax Services Senior Analyst

EY • Atlanta, DC

53d • $71,000 - $133,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Accounting Compliance & Reporting (ACR) practice focuses on helping clients effectively manage global bookkeeping and finance compliance obligations proactively and responsibly in over 150 countries where EY provides ACR services. Our quality service and technical network enable you to help clients reduce inefficiencies, mitigate risk, and drive process improvement within their global finance operations. We believe that by managing clients' finance functions, we can make a critical difference, and you'll be at the heart of this mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related business major or equivalent experience.
• 3 – 4 years of experience.
• Approved technical certification, CPA license, or membership to state Bar or progress to attaining those mentioned.
• Knowledge of global statutory reporting and/or bookkeeping, preferably with experience across multiple countries.
• Strong analytical skills, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills; problem-solving ability and attention to details.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and IT concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize or request clarification on the priority of various engagements.
• Ability to travel 20-30% to client locations.

Nice To Haves

• Client-facing exposure in a global role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specific issues in the preparation of statutory reporting, including the details of GAAP to GAAP and other adjustments, how they are calculated and how they should be rolled forward in the preparation of statutory financial statements, to help validate the accuracy and completion of the Statutory Financial statements.
• Apply technical accounting knowledge to analyze account balances, reconciliations, and other financial matters in the course of closing the accounts on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, thereby validating the accuracy and completeness of the accounting, and keeping the work on schedule during the close.
• Follow up on the status of deliverables and analyze the issues preventing completion, working with others to problem-solve resolution to mitigate the risk of late filing and other compliance-related tasks.
• Execute tasks in continuous improvement projects to drive improved quality, visibility, efficiency, and client experience, including analyzing current process performance and how to improve it. For example, analyze manual journal entries to determine what could be eliminated through a change in materiality thresholds or automated through technology.
• Apply judgment in the resolution of accounting or process issues.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Pension and 401(k) plans
• Wide range of paid time off options
• Flexible vacation policy
• Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence

What This Job Offers

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