Senior Accounting Analyst (contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Revenue & Contract Analysis: Analyze client contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition and deferred revenue treatment while ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Financial Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and financial results for multiple legal entities
• General Accounting & Controllership: Support month-end and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and general legal entity controllership responsibilities
• Billing & Financial Projects: Serve as a key contributor to enterprise billing initiatives, including ongoing billing migration projects and process enhancements
• Business Partnership: Collaborate with business stakeholders to evaluate client contract structures and provide accounting guidance on financial impacts
• Process Improvement & Automation: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, leverage automation tools, and improve operational efficiency
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze large financial datasets using advanced Excel and reporting tools to support business decisions and financial reporting
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, accounting, and business teams to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and support ongoing initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience within mid-to-large enterprise organizations
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, financial analysis, and controllership activities
• Experience with month-end close, variance analysis, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and manipulate large datasets
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and manage multiple priorities
• Experience identifying process improvement or automation opportunities within accounting or finance functions

Preferred Experience

• CPA certification
• Financial services industry experience
• Experience with billing processes or revenue recognition
• Experience supporting internally developed software or technology organizations
• Familiarity with Power BI, Power Query, Oracle General Ledger, Sage 50, or similar financial systems
• Exposure to AI-enabled productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot or similar technologies