Accounting Operations Analyst (Month-End Close & Reconciliation Exp. Req.)

Accounting Operations Analyst (Month-End Close & Reconciliation Exp. Req.)
Location: Downtown Phoenix, AZ (Initially 100% On-site until trained, then Hybrid with 3 days onsite)
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 + Annual Bonus Potential + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) w/ match, Unlimited PTO
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Flexible
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Accounting Operations Analyst (Month-End Close & Reconciliation Exp. Req.) Description

Our client in the client service industry is seeking to hire an Accounting Operations Analyst to add to their team in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will support day-to-day accounting operations including month-end close activities, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and weekly management fee processing while also assisting with an ongoing project to document accounting processes and procedures. This position will work closely with accounting staff to gather information, organize documentation, and support process consistency across the department. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with strong accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and advanced Excel abilities. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization and play a key role supporting both accounting operations and process improvement initiatives.

Accounting Operations Analyst (Month-End Close & Reconciliation Exp. Req.) Responsibilities

•    Execute month-end close activities including processing journal entries
•    Maintain accruals, prepaid schedules, depreciation schedules, & intercompany transactions
•    Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
•    Process weekly management fee batches including auditing, reviewing, and posting transactions
•    Prepare supporting schedules and accounting documentation related to management fees
•    Assist in the review and auditing of accounting SOPs across key accounting areas
•    Meet with accounting staff to document step-by-step accounting workflows
•    Organize and maintain SOP documentation through various stages of review and approval
•    Identify control gaps, recurring errors, and process improvement opportunities
•    Assist with documenting recurring issues and resolutions
•    Support accounting projects and additional operational initiatives as needed
•    Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

Accounting Operations Analyst (Month-End Close & Reconciliation Exp. Req.) Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
•    3+ years of progressive accounting experience is required
•    Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations is required
•    Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP, Concatenate, and Pivot Tables are required
•    Strong documentation, organizational, and follow-up skills are required
•    Ability to 100% work on-site until trained (up to ~3 months) is required