Senior Accounting Analyst - 3672806
hace 11 horas
Buffalo
Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Accounting Analyst position! This is a 3 month with potential to extend contract and will be hybrid in Buffalo, New York. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered. What You'll Be Doing: • Support monthly general ledger closing activities including analyzing account fluctuations and preparing monthly and quarterly reports, • Conduct variance analyses, reconciliations, and tests of accounting data integrity to ensure accuracy across all general ledger accounts, • Review and validate accounting transaction documentation for completeness and accuracy while researching and resolving account variances, • Analyze data from statistical forecast models and prepare presentations that tell the story behind the numbers for leadership, • Support SEC reporting activities by reviewing previous reports and replicating processes for current quarter submissions, • Collaborate with experienced personnel to improve and implement new accounting processes that enhance departmental efficiency, • Prepare timely and accurate accounting reports specific to assigned business areas while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, • Assist with integration of acquired portfolios to the general ledger as needed, • Develop business requirements documents and functional requirements for new accounting system implementations, • Maintain internal control standards and timely address audit points from internal, external, and regulatory sources What You'll Need to Have: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with significant Accounting coursework, or 4 years combined higher education and work experience, • Advanced Excel proficiency including data processing, analysis, pivot queries, and presentation of complex financial information, • Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and ability to apply in practice, • SQL knowledge to support data queries and analysis within Excel-based reporting tools, • Proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data, identify trends, and communicate findings to leadership effectively, • Experience with Adobe for document preparation and financial reporting, • Prior experience in Banking Finance Divisions or CISA environments strongly preferred, • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, work independently, and maintain exceptional attention to detail with regulated financial data Pay Range: $30-35+/hr