Accounting Systems Analyst
The Integration Group · Des Moines, IA · 6 days ago
AccountingFull-time
Job Summary
The Accounting Systems Analyst will play a key role in supporting the organization’s accounting operations, financial systems, reporting, and data analytics initiatives. This position serves as a bridge between Accounting, Finance, IT, and Operations by leveraging technology and financial expertise to improve reporting accuracy, streamline processes, and support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Maintain accurate financial records and support general ledger integrity
- Prepare financial schedules, variance analyses, and management reporting packages
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling activities
- Analyze financial trends and investigate discrepancies
- Aid in audit requests and year-end reporting requirements
- Serve as a key resource for financial systems, ERP integrations, and reporting tools
- Identify and resolve data discrepancies between source systems and financial reports
- Build and maintain advanced Excel models, Power Query reports, and automated reporting solutions
- Create and maintain dashboards and business intelligence reports using Power BI or similar tools
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting efficiency, automation, and data accuracy
- Assist with ERP implementations, upgrades, and finance transformation initiatives
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
- Support internal and external audit activities
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
- Absorb and document financial and reporting procedures
- Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and IT leadership on continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, financial systems, or a related hybrid role
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles
- Experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage X3, QuickBooks, or similar platforms
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, Power Query, lookups, formulas, and financial modeling
- Working knowledge of SQL or other query/reporting tools
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical information in business terms
Prioritized Experience
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar BI tools
- Experience supporting ERP implementations or system integrations
- Exposure to multi-entity or multi-site environments
- CPA, CMA, or advanced analytics certifications
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.